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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1986.528.257
People
Helena, Roman (r. 324 - 325 CE)
Title
Posthumous coin of Helena
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
337-340
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177786

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
1.47 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
follis
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: FL IVL HEL-ENAE AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: PAX PVBLICA

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC VIII, 49, p. 450

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Nanette B. Rodney
Accession Year
1986
Object Number
1986.528.257
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Draped bust of Helena wearing diademed to r.
Rev.: Pax standing to l. holding palm and scepter

Verification Level

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