Ancients: Helena

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by John Anthony, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    This isn't a new coin, but I was going through my collection and realized I had a very sub-par image of this piece, so here's a new one.

    We haven't seen Helena around for a while, so post 'em if you got 'em. :)

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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Very nice coin, JA!
     
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    That's a very, very nice Helena, JA. I only own one, but not near as nice:
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    HELENA AE4
    OBVERSE: FL IVL HE-LENAE AVG, draped bust right wearing ornamental mantle, necklace and broad hairband
    REVERSE: PA-X PV-BLICA, Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre
    Struck at Trier, 337-40 AD
    1.36g, 13.91mm
    RIC 90
     
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  5. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    that's a very attractive coin JA.
     
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  6. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Nice, I like yours alot JA.

    Mine:
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    Helena (324 - 330 A.D)
    Æ3
    O: FL HELENA AVGVSTA, Draped bust right.
    R: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing left.
    Siscia Mint, 5th offcina
    19mm
    2.8g
    RIC 218
     
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  7. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Very nice Big John..your pic's are perfect, Let's see..

    Helena..328-329..AD..
    Mother of Constantine 1
    Ae reduced follis
    Obv. diademed and mantled bust right, wearing pearl necklace.
    Rev. Securitas standing left, lowering branch and raising robe.
    Mint Siscia..RSIS double crecsent..
    18mm x 2.63g.
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    DSC05137_opt.jpg
     
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  8. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Helena's portraits vary a lot from mint to mint.
    Rome
    rx5270bb1102.jpg Heraclea
    rx5275bb2889.jpg Siscia
    rx5277bb3011.jpg Constantinople
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    Thessalonika rx5280bb2266.jpg

    Antioch rx5285bb2983.jpg

    Alexandria rx5288bb2995.jpg
     
  9. ValiantKnight

    ValiantKnight Well-Known Member

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    London mint anyone?
     
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  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Great looking coins all!
     
  11. YOC

    YOC Well-Known Member

    Loving that Antioch Doug....
     
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