Helena AE2, SECURITAS reverse
RIC VII Arelate 317 · 327 AD · Arelate · 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, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 317 is an ae2 of Helena, issued under Constantine I (327 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing left, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.62g, 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 Arelate Mint
Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Arelate 317?
- RIC VII Arelate 317 is a Bronze AE2 of Helena issued under Constantine I (327 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 317.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 317?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts SECURITAS, draped, standing left, lowering branch with right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 317?
- RIC VII Arelate 317 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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