How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 8?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars with the inscription // SMALA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 8?

RIC VIII Alexandria 8 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.83g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 8

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 8

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

0.83g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left

Reverse

// SMALA

Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 8 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 0.83g, 15mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Alexandria 8?: RIC VIII Alexandria 8 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 8.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars with the inscription // SMALA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 8?: RIC VIII Alexandria 8 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.83g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.