{"product_id":"coin-23026","title":"Helena (AD 324–328\/30) Roman Empire BI Nummus NGC F","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHelena — Augusta and Mother of Constantine the Great\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon nummus represents Helena, mother of Constantine I and one of the most honored women of the Constantinian dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Augusta AD 324–328\/30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nummus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI (billon or silvered copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e F — Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelena — From Imperial Mother to Christian Memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelena was the mother of Constantine I and received the title Augusta in AD 324. Her elevation strengthened the dynasty’s public identity, and her portraits appeared on coins alongside those of other members of the imperial household.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate in life Helena traveled to the eastern provinces and became associated with imperial patronage of Christian sites in the Holy Land. Later tradition connected her with discovery of the True Cross, though the earliest accounts of her journey do not all include that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nummus had declined in size and precious-metal content since its introduction under Diocletian, but it remained a key bronze denomination of the early fourth century. Many examples retained traces of a thin silvered surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelena’s coinage publicized her standing as Augusta and honored the emperor’s mother as a source of dynastic legitimacy. It also became part of the material culture surrounding her later Christian veneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one billon nummus of Helena in an NGC Ancients holder, graded F (Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192459231294,"sku":"COIN-23026","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/helenaae4ngcff.jpg?v=1786585260","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-23026","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}