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.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Alexandria 56

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 56

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.39g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

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.

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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.