Helena

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Mat, Sep 29, 2011.

  1. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    My newest empress I got a good deal on.

    Also can anyone tell me what officina it is? Thanks

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    O: FL HELENA AVGVSTA - Draped bust right.
    R: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICE - Securitas standing left.
    Siscia Mint1
    9mm
    2.8g
    RIC 218
     
    Mat, Sep 29, 2011
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  3. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Very nice! it looks like epsilon sis crescent
     
    randygeki, Sep 29, 2011
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  4. Cucumbor

    Cucumbor Well-Known Member

    I agree with Randy about the first letter being an ε
    Nice portrait of hers BTW

    Q
     
    Cucumbor, Sep 29, 2011
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  5. medoraman

    medoraman Well-Known Member

    I agree. Cool, art deco feel to the portrait. Very nice.

    Chris
     
    medoraman, Sep 29, 2011
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  6. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I always found it interesting that the E's in the Latin Legends are usually squared but the epsilons in the Greek numeral mintmarks are almost always rounded.
     
    dougsmit, Sep 29, 2011
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  7. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    Not a bad one. Nice details

    stainless
     
    stainless, Sep 29, 2011
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