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Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE; Antiochia
| Bronze | 3.16 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.16 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#379878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Securitas standing front, head to left, holding branch in her right hand.
Mintmark in exergue. Officina either at the end of the mintmark or in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
Translation: The security of the state
Interesting 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 REIPVBLICE" (Security of the Republic) and a depiction of the goddess Victory. This coin was issued during the reign of Constantine, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.
