Constantius II Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Alexandria 79 · 351 AD-355 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, 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 79 is a reduced 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 5.11g, 21mm diameter.
About the Reduced AE2
Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating, reduced issues generally come later in a series.
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 79?
- RIC VIII Alexandria 79 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 79.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 79?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. 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: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 79?
- RIC VIII Alexandria 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.11g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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