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Helena, Mother of Constantine I, Securitas Reverse

Æ3; 18mm/2.5gm     Struck 328/9 AD.

Con/ Perfectly centered on each side with sharp strikes from fresh dies, near complete inscriptions, beautiful portrait of St. Helena, rich and glossy dark green patina; some loss of original silvering, otherwise, Very Fine.

Obv/ FL HELENA AVGVSTA; diademed and mantled bust right, wearing necklace.

Rev/ SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE; Securitas stg. left., lowering olive branch in r. hand, raising skirt with l. hand.

Siscia Mint; • gamma SIS •  in exergue

Ref/ RIC Vol VII, 204 (Siscia)