Helena

Flavia Julia Helena

Dynasty: Family of Constantine

Mother of Constantine and concubine of Constantius I, she was put aide by Constantius when he married Maximianus' stepdaughter Theodora. She later became a devout Christian and influence for Christianity during her son's reign

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Helena

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• FL HELENA AVGVSTA
• FL IVL HELENAE AVG
• FLAVIA HELENA AVGVSTA
• HELENA N F

Coins of Helena currently available

Helena Bronze AE4 issued AD 337-340 Obv: FL IVL HELENAE AVG, Bare-headed bust right Rev: PAX PVBLICA, (TRP in ex.), Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand Fine-Very Fine   |   AUD $50.00