Davissons Ltd.
Auction 42 1 Mar 2023
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Helena, mother of Constantine I. Augusta, A.D. 324-328/30. Æ follis. 3.34 gm. 19 mm. Siscia mint, 3rd officina. Struck under Constantine I, A.D. 328-329. Her diademed and draped bust right; FL HELENA AVGVSTA / Securitas standing left, holding olive branch and lifting fold of drapery; SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE around, ΓSIS (double crescent) in exergue. RIC VII 218. LRBC 741. Extremely Fine; beautiful glossy rich brown patina with silvery undertone; superb portrait; perfectly centered and sharply struck on a broad flan. A lovely coin.
Ex Trausnitz Collection. Ex Lanz 106 (26 November 2001) lot 753.