Constantine I 2-Solidus, Helena (RIC VII Ticinum 177) | NumisLens

RIC VII Ticinum 177 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 177

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

2-Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 177 is a 2-solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand.

About the Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 177?: RIC VII Ticinum 177 is a Gold 2-Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 177.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 177?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.

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