Constantius II Small AE2, Constans reverse
RIC VIII Alexandria 56 · 348 AD-350 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand
Reverse
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Constans, 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 56 is a small ae2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Constans, 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 3.39g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Alexandria 56?
- RIC VIII Alexandria 56 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 56.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 56?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, 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: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 56?
- RIC VIII Alexandria 56 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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