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.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Alexandria 79

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 79

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.11g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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.

All Constantius II coins Alexandreia Egypt mint All Reduced AE2 coins

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.