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Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE; Siscia
| Bronze | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 328-329 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing front, head right, placing right hand on head and left elbow on column.
Officina and mintmark followed by a double crescent in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE
Unabridged legend: Securitas Reipublicae.
Translation: The safety of the State.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Helena 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 "SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE" meaning "Security of the Republic." This coin was minted 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.
