Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 30  –  13 - 16 July 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 30

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Axumite, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins, ...

Part I: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 14.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 15.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 16.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

Helena, Augusta, 324-328/30. Follis (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.06 g, 11 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Antiochia. Irregular mint, after 325. FL AELENA AVGVSTA Diademed and draped bust of Helena to right. Rev. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE / SRA*T Securitas standing front, head to left, holding branch in her right hand; in field to right, pellet (?). Cr. RIC 67 and 75 (for prototype). Minor smoothing, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, formed since 1969.

The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating that it is a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. The portrait is typical for Antioch, and the mint mark is a blundered SMANT.

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Price realized 70 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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