What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 81?

RIC VIII Alexandria 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.43g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 81

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 81

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.43g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 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 81 is an ae3 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 2.43g, 18mm 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 81?: RIC VIII Alexandria 81 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 81.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 81?: 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 81?: RIC VIII Alexandria 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.43g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.