Ancient Roman

Coin Portraying Empress Helena

305-306
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

On the front (obverse) of this coin, the empress Helena is portrayed facing right. On the back (reverse), the goddess of security stands facing left.

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