Helena, Mother of Constantine, AE3 Centenionalis

Helena, Mother of Constantine, AE3 Centenionalis, minted in Antioch. Reign/Authority: Helena. Minting Years: Circa AD 324-330. Weight: 2.42 grams. Diameter: 18 mm. The obverse features a draped bust of Helena, wearing a diadem, facing right, accompanied by the inscription "FL HELENA AVGVSTA." The reverse showcases "SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE," with Securitas standing left, holding a branch and raising her cloak. The coin exhibits a satisfactory strike typical for the period, with legible inscriptions and well-defined details. Referenced in RIC VII Antioch 82. Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great, played a significant role in the religious transformation of the Roman Empire. She is traditionally credited with significant contributions to the spread of Christianity, including her pilgrimage to the Holy Land and the founding of several churches. This coin, struck during her son's rule, serves as a testament to her esteemed status and influence as Augusta, offering insight into the imperial family dynamics and the elevation of female figures within the Roman lineage and governance.