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ID:     RIC_unlisted
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Helena
Date Ruled:     AD 324-328
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     1 1/2 Solidi
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 324-325
Diameter:     23 mm
Weight:     6.73 g
Obverse Legend:     FL HELENA_AVGVSTA
Obverse Description:     Diademed and mantled bust right wearing necklace
Reverse Legend:     SECVRITAS_REIPVBLICE
Reverse Description:     Securitas standing left, lowering branch, raising robe with left hand
Exergue:     SMN
Mint Mark:     SMN
Mint:     Nicomedia
Primary Reference:     RIC unlisted
Photograph Credit:     Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Source:     http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Price Sold For:     65000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     7/10/2009
Grade:     gVF
Notes:     (1) A 1 1/2 solidi coin (6.73 gr.) is unrecorded in RIC for this period (2) Ex NAC sale 33, 2006, 600 (3) Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 52: Lot No. 610