Ancients
Helena (AD 324-328/30). AE3 or BI nummus (19mm, 3.93 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 2/5. Heraclea, 5th officina, AD 327-329. FL HELENA-AVGVSTA, pearl-diademed, mantled bust of Helena right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair brushed straight back, bangs in waves along forehead to ear, long plait carried up the back of head and tucked under diadem / SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing facing, veiled head left, lowering branch in right hand, fold of stola draped over left arm; pellet SMHЄ in exergue. RIC VII 95.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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