What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 55?

RIC VIII Alexandria 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.58g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Alexandria 55

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 55

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.58g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives kneeling, their heads turned towards each other

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 55 is a small ae2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives kneeling, their heads turned towards each other. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.58g, 22mm diameter.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

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 Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Alexandria 55?: RIC VIII Alexandria 55 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 55.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 55?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives kneeling, their heads turned towards each other with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 55?: RIC VIII Alexandria 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.58g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.