Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE; Arelate
| Bronze | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 324-325 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Securitas standing left, draped, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
T★AR
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 REIPVBLICE" which means "the security of the republic" in Latin. This coin was minted during the reign of Constantine, who was the first Christian Roman emperor and is considered a significant figure in the history of Christianity.
