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Nummus - Helena PAX PVBLICA; Constantinopolis
| Bronze | 1.30 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-330 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#45868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse sceptre. Mintmark CONSE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX PVBLICA°
CONSε
Comment
Helena's PAX PVBLICA coins of Constantinople, RIC 33, 34, 38, 48 and 49 differ depending on the position of the obverse break and whether the reverse legend ends with a dot, or not. Mintmark usually CONS Epsilon; RIC 49 is CONS.QInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Helena (PAX PVBLICA; Constantinopolis) coin is that it features the image of Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "PAX PVBLICA" (Public Peace) and a depiction of the goddess Peace. This coin was issued during the reign of Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is credited with establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's design and inscription reflect the religious and political changes that were taking place during this time period.
