AE (Æ)AE is a symbol for bronze and other copper alloys. AE is often used with a number indicating the coins size either in millimeters or using the following scale: AE2 = bronze coin 21mm – 25mm AE3 = bronze coin 17mm – 21mm AE4 = bronze coin less than 17mm When the diameter is given in millimeters, it is usually the maximum diameter. AE27 = bronze coin with a maximum diameter of 27 millimeters. AE22 = bronze coin with a maximum diameter of 22 millimeters. AE18 = bronze coin with a maximum diameter of 18 millimeters. AE9 = bronze coin with a maximum diameter of 9 millimeters. | AE (Æ)AE is an abbreviation or symbol for a base metal or base metal alloy, usually copper, brass or bronze. The abbreviation AE is derived from the Latin word aes. See also AR and AV or AU. AE is often used with a number indicating a coin's size either in millimeters or using the following scale: AE2 = base metal coin 21mm – 25mm AE3 = base metal coin 17mm – 21mm AE4 = base metal coin less than 17mm When the diameter is given in millimeters, it is usually the maximum diameter. AE27 = base metal coin with a maximum diameter of 27 millimeters. AE22 = base metal coin with a maximum diameter of 22 millimeters. AE18 = base metal coin with a maximum diameter of 18 millimeters. AE9 = base metal coin with a maximum diameter of 9 millimeters. |