Helena AE2, Securitas reverse
RIC VII Antioch 80 · 327 AD-329 AD · Antiocheia Syria · 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 Antioch 80 is an ae2 of Helena, issued under Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria 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 3.72g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Antioch 80?
- RIC VII Antioch 80 is a Bronze AE2 of Helena issued under Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 80.
- How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 80?
- 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 Antioch 80?
- RIC VII Antioch 80 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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