Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Roma

€308,437.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year326
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.77 g
Dimensions19.33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#291, OCRE#ric.7.rom.291
Obverse descriptionBust of Helena to right, diademed, weraing mantle and necklace.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL HELENA - AVGVSTA
(Translation: Flavia Helena, Revered Empress)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas standing to left, holding branch pointing down with her right hand and raising her robe with left hand; a laurel wreath in exergue between the letters of mint and officina.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
(Translation: The safety of the State)
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (326)  - 2nd Officina (R(wreath)S) -
ND (326)  - 3rd Officina (R(wreath)T) -
ND (326)  - 4th Officina (R(wreath)Q) -
Catalog ID9137066750
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