Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Siscia

€283,311.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year328-329
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#218, OCRE#ric.7.sis.218
Obverse descriptionBust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL HELENA - AVGVSTA
(Translation: Flavia Helena empress.)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas, draped, standing front, head right, placing right hand on head and left elbow on column. Officina and mintmark followed by a double crescent in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE
(Translation: The safety of the State.)
Edge
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (328-329)  - 1st Officina (ASIS-double crescent) -
ND (328-329)  - 3rd Officina (ΓSIS-double crescent) -
ND (328-329)  - 5th Officina (∈SIS-double crescent) -
Catalog ID5884121820
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