St. Helena (Died 337AD)

Bronze Follis, Antioch Mint


Obverse: Inscription: FL HELENA AVGVSTA; Draped bust of Helena facing right, her hair plaited at the front, wound around the head, and held in place with a jeweled diadem.

Reverse: Inscription: SECVRITAS REIPUBLICE, SMANTS in exergue; Helena standing facing left, holding branch with her right hand.

Bronze 3, Struck 337-340 AD, Thessalonica Mint


Obverse: Inscription: FL IVL HELENA AVG; Draped bust of Helena facing right, her hair plaited at the front, wound around the head, and held in place with a jeweled diadem.

Reverse: Inscription: PAX PVBLICA, TES in exergue; Pax, the personification of peace, standing facing left, holding olive branch in her right hand and a staff in her left.


Portrait Statue of Helena (early fourth century AD)
Volterra, Museo Guarnacci

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