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Nummus - Helena SECVRITAS REPVBLICE; Heraclea
| Bronze | 3.30 g | 19.00 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 | 3.30 g |
| Diameter | 19.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Securitas standing left, draped, raising robe with left hand, holding branch downwards with right hand; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE
SMHB
Translation: The safety 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 REPVBLICE" (Security of the Republic) and a depiction of the goddess Heraclea. This coin was minted during the reign of Constantine, 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 inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place during this time period.
