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RIC VIII Alexandria 60

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Alexandria 60. Denomination: Small AE2. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand, with the legend D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse shows soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand; spear pointing downwards between soldier's legs, with the legend FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VIII Antioch 126, RIC VIII Constantinople 92.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria in Egypt served as a major Mediterranean centre under Roman rule. Following the death of Constantine the Great, his sons Constantius II and Constans were both elevated to the rank of augustus on 9 September 337. While Constantius II received Egypt and other eastern territories, Constans governed the prefectures of Italy, Illyricum, and Africa, maintaining an uneasy peace with Constantius II until Constans was murdered by the usurper Magnentius in 350.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
Small AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand; spear pointing downwards between soldier's legs
Obverse legend
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Alexandria 60
Denomination and metal
Small AE2, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Antioch 126

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VIII Constantinople 92

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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