How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 40?

The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONST-ANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription // SMALΔ Punkt. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 40?

RIC VIII Alexandria 40 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.28g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 40

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 40

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.28g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONST-ANS P F AVG

Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

// SMALΔ Punkt

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 40 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.28g, 17mm 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 40?: RIC VIII Alexandria 40 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 40.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 40?: The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONST-ANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription // SMALΔ Punkt. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 40?: RIC VIII Alexandria 40 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.28g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.