Empire Coins, Inc. - Ancient Coins w/photos

Lot: 53   HELENA. (mother of Constantine and
a Christian Saint). struck 329/30 AD. fully
silvered follis (19mm). (RIC VII.710,53
(R3!)) Alexandrian mint. Grade:EF
FL HELENA AVGVSTA, her diademed and draped
bust facing right, hair in elaborate
cioffure / SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Helena
standing left holding branch downwards,
wreath to left, II to right, SMAL in
exergue. [L103088]
Next Bid: $188.00
Nearly full golden-toned original silvering,
an exceptional specimen that has to be seen
to be fully appreciated.