© CGB
© CGB
Follis - Helena PAX PVBLICA; with cross; Treveri
| Bronze | 1.64 g | 15.5 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 | 1.64 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse scepter in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX PVBLICA
TRP
Comment
These types of reverses issued in Trier are characterized by the following caesura:- PA-X PV-BLICA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, who was instrumental in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the Roman Empire. The coin's design includes a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith and highlights the significant religious and cultural shift that occurred during this period in Roman history.
