Helena AE2, Securitas reverse
RIC VII Alexandria 38 · 325 AD-326 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL HELENA - AVGVSTA
Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right
Reverse
SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE
Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Alexandria 38 is an ae2 of Helena, issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.98g, 19mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint
Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Alexandria 38?
- RIC VII Alexandria 38 is a Bronze AE2 of Helena issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 38.
- How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 38?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 38?
- RIC VII Alexandria 38 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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