Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Roma

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 326
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.77 g
Diameter 19.33 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#291, OCRE#ric.7.rom.291
Obverse description Bust of Helena to right, diademed, weraing mantle and necklace.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FL HELENA - AVGVSTA
(Translation: Flavia Helena, Revered Empress)
Reverse description Securitas 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
(Translation: The safety of the State)
Edge
Mint R
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
Mintage ND (326) - 2nd Officina (R(wreath)S) -
ND (326) - 3rd Officina (R(wreath)T) -
ND (326) - 4th Officina (R(wreath)Q) -
Numisquare ID 9137066750
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