Follis - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Alexandria

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year327-328
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.29 g
Dimensions19.00 mm
Thickness1.80 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#48, OCRE#ric.7.alex.48
Obverse descriptionBust of Helena right, diademed, wearing mantle and double-row necklace.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL HELENA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Flavia Helena Augusta: The august Flavia Helena.)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas standing left, draped, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand; wreath in left field, mintmark in exergue, officina mark in right field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
(Translation: Securitas Reipublicae: the safety of the State.)
Edge
MintSMAL
Alexandria, Egypt
MintageND (327-328) SMAL A - 1st officina -
ND (327-328) SMAL B - 2nd officina -
Catalog ID2840412820
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