Helena From Trier Silvered Ae3

I have noticed that there are a few threads around on the women of Rome. I thought that this coin was worthy of sharing here.

The coin is common enough but this is a nice sharpexample with lots of silvering remaining. It is patchy in some areas on the obverse which isn't attractive but an overall pleasing coin.

These come with a plain hairstyle as shown here or with a more elaborate hairstyle with a plait pulled up over the head.

Helena - AE3

Obv:- FL HELENA AVGVSTA, Diademed, draped bust right
Rev:- SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE, Securitas, standing left, holding branch
Minted in Trier (//STR).
Reference(s) - RIC VII Trier 458 (C1).



Martin