Roman Empire, Constantinople. Helena, mother of Constantine I (Struck under Constantine I), c. 330 AD on May 11

AR 1/3 Siliqua, 0.92g (12mm, 6h).Diademed and draped bust right, wearing necklace of pearls / Large K within beaded borderPedigree: Ex Lars Ramskold collection, Stockholm. Ex Triton IV (collaboration with Freeman & Sear and NAC), 5 December 2000, lot 704References: Bendall, "Anonymous silver," RN 158, 4; Ramskold, Coins & Medallions, p. 144, 11A (this coin); cf. Mazzini V pl. XXXVIII, 287 (Constantine II)Grade: Probably a donative issue struck for the celebrations dedicating Constantine's new capital city in May 330. Beautifully toned and sharply struck. EFre1456Scroll down for more information about this coin.