HELENA, mother of Constantine I. AR Third Siliqua (1.17 gm). Struck circa 
      11 May 330 AD. Constantinople mint. Diademed and draped bust right, 
      wearing necklace of pearls / Large K within beaded border. RIC VII -; cf. 
      Mazzini V pl. XXXVIII, 287 (Constantine II); RSC -. Toned, superb EF. 
      Extremely rare. ($2000) Probably a donative issue struck for the 
      celebrations dedicating Constantine's new capital city in May 330.


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2173.
 
 Lot sold for $1750, plus buyers fees.

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