Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REPVBLICE, Heraclea

€325,409.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year325-326
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.30 g
Dimensions19.00 mm
Thickness1.80 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#79, OCRE#ric.7.her.79
Obverse descriptionBust of Helena right, wearing mantle and necklace.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL HELENA AVGVSTA
(Translation: The august Flavia Helena)
Reverse descriptionSecuritas standing left, draped, raising robe with left hand, holding branch downwards with right hand; mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS REIPVBLICE SMHB
(Translation: The safety of the State)
Edge
MintSMH
Heraclea Pontica, Bithynia,modern-day Marmara Ereglisi, Turkey
MintageND (325-326) SMH∈ - 5th officina -
ND (325-326) SMHA - 1st officina -
ND (325-326) SMHB - 2nd officina -
ND (325-326) SMHΔ - 4th officina -
Catalog ID7882099390
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