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Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE; Alexandria
| Bronze | 2.94 g | 19.27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 19.27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#244583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand.
Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other references: Roth IV Nr. 1047Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE" which means "the security of the public kingdom." This coin was issued during the reign of Constantine the Great, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of the Roman Empire.
