What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 87?

RIC VIII Alexandria 87 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.01g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Alexandria 87

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Alexandria 87

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.01g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICE

Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Alexandria 87 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.01g, 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 87?: RIC VIII Alexandria 87 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Alexandria 87.
How do you identify RIC VIII Alexandria 87?: 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 Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Alexandria 87?: RIC VIII Alexandria 87 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.01g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.