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Follis - Helena PAX PVBLICA; Treveri
| Bronze | 1.75 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine II (337-340) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 337-340 |
| Value | Follis (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Pax (Peace) standing facing left, veiled and draped, holding a laurel branch in her right hand and a transverse scepter in her left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX PVBLICA
TRP
Edge
Plain
Comment
These types of reverses issued in Trier are characterized by the following caesura:- PA-X PV-BLICA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Follis - Helena coin is that it features the image of Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) holding an olive branch and a scepter. This coin was minted during the reign of Constantine, who was known for his efforts to establish Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire, and the image of Helena on the coin may reflect the influence of Christianity on Roman culture during this period.
