Lot 4514

Description

Helena, first wife of Constantius I, (A.D.326), follis, issue of 324-5, Rome mint (2.90 g), Trier mint, obv. draped bust to right, FL HELENA AVGVSTA, rev. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas standing to left, lowering branch, in exergue PTRE, (S.16594, RIC 508); Constantine I, (A.D. 307-337), AE follis, issued 330-335, Antioch mint, (2.86 g), obv. laureate bust to right, cuirassed of Constantine I, around CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, rev. two soldiers each with spear and one standard, around GLOR IA EXERC ITVS, in exergue SMANA, (S.-, RIC 86) (illustrated); Constantinopolis, commemorative issue, (A.D. 330-354), Alexandria mint, follis, (3.31 g), rev. Victory on prow, (S.16481, RIC 64); another, Nicomedia mint, (3.33 g), rev. she wolf and twins, in exergue SMNS, (S.16521, RIC 195). Toned, nearly very fine - good very fine. (4)