Centenionalis - Helena PAX PVBLICA; Treveri
| Bronze | 1.6 g | 13.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Centenionalis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 13.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Dot followed by mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PA-X PV-BLICA
Unabridged legend: Pax Publica.
Translation: The peace of the State.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Centenionalis coin featuring Helena (PAX PVBLICA; Treveri) is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who is known for establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. This coin, however, features a pagan image of Helena, the mother of Constantine, on the obverse side, indicating that the transition to Christianity was not immediate and that paganism still had a significant influence in the early 4th century.
