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Nummus - Helena Star within wreath; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 2.55 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 318-319 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#381550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eight-pointed star within laurel wreath.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Helena (Star within wreath; Thessalonica) coin is that it features an image of the Empress Helena, who was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great. She played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and is considered a saint by the Catholic Church.
