Helena AE2, Securitas reverse
RIC VII Cyzicus 39 · 325 AD-326 AD · Cyzicus · 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 Cyzicus 39 is an ae2 of Helena, issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Cyzicus 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 3.43g, 21mm 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 Cyzicus Mint
Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Cyzicus 39?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Helena issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 39.
- How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 39?
- 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 Cyzicus 39?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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