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Maker(s):Constantine I (minted under)
Culture:Roman; Imperial
Title:Folles of Helena, Mother of Constantine I
Date Made:329-330 CE
Type:Coin/Money
Materials:Bronze
Place Made:Africa; Egypt; Alexandria
Measurements:Diameter: 19 mm; Weight: 3.4 g
Accession Number:  MH 2012.8
Credit Line:Purchase with the Marian Hayes (Class of 1925) Art Purchase Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Obverse: Diademed, mantled bust of Helena, mother of Constantine I. Head facing right, wearing a necklace.
Obverse Legend: FL HELENA-AVGVSTA
Reverse: Securitas standing left, lowering branch with left hand and raising robe with right hand.
Reverse Legend: SECVRITAS-REIPVBLICE; Mint Mark: SMAL• in ex., laurel wreath and I across field

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

Subjects:
Numismatics; archaeological objects; Civilization, Ancient; Bronze

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