How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 38?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right with the inscription VN - MR. Portrait type: veiled.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 38?

RIC VIII Alexandria 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.6g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 38

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 38

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.6g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

veiled

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Head of Constantine I, veiled, right

Reverse

VN - MR

Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 38 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.6g, 16mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint

Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.

All Constantius II coins Alexandreia Egypt mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Alexandria 38?: RIC VIII Alexandria 38 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 38.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 38?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right with the inscription VN - MR. Portrait type: veiled.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 38?: RIC VIII Alexandria 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.6g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.