Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Antiochia

€379,878.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year325-326
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.16 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#67, OCRE#ric.7.anch.67
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Helena to right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL HELENA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Flavia Helena Empress)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas standing front, head to left, holding branch in her right hand. Mintmark in exergue. Officina either at the end of the mintmark or in right field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
(Translation: The security of the state)
Edge
MintSMANT
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (325-326)  - 10th Officina (ΔЄ / SMANT) -
ND (325-326)  - 1st Officina (SMANTA) -
ND (325-326)  - 2nd Officina (SMANTB) -
ND (325-326)  - 6th Officina (SMANTS) -
ND (325-326)  - 7th Officina (SMANTZ) -
Catalog ID1375227350
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