What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 72?

RIC VIII Alexandria 72 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.16g, diameter 22mm, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 — RIC VIII Alexandria 72

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 72

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.16g

Diameter

22mm

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 72 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending left arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.16g, 22mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Alexandria 72?: RIC VIII Alexandria 72 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 72.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 72?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 72?: RIC VIII Alexandria 72 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.16g, diameter 22mm, struck.