The Roman Empire
Helena, mother of Constantine I
Follis, Treviri 327-328, Æ 2.94 g. FL HELENA – AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust r., wearing double pearl necklace. Rev. SECVRITAS – REIPVBLICAE Securitas standing l., lowering branch in r. hand and raising robe in l.; in exergue, STRE. C 12 RIC 508.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Privately purchased from Gorny & Mosch in 2015.
Another exceptional female portrait of the family of Constantine I the Great, with a complex hairstyle including precious jewellery. AMP.