Helena Roman AE (AD 324-337) NGC

Own a certified Roman bronze AE of Helena (AD 324–337), authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This coin connects to one of the most revered figures of early Christian history and the Constantinian dynasty.

Helena, the consort of Constantius Chlorus and mother of Constantine the Great, rose from modest origins to become one of the most influential women in the Roman world. By 324 AD, her son had emerged as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, bringing political unity after decades of division.

In 326 AD, Constantine dispatched Helena to the Holy Land, a journey that would have profound religious significance. According to tradition, during her pilgrimage, Helena uncovered the remains of the True Cross — the cross upon which Jesus Christ was crucified — buried beneath a Roman temple in Jerusalem. In honor of her discovery, she commissioned the construction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at the site, one of the holiest places in Christianity to this day.

Helena’s piety and her contributions to the Christianization of the empire elevated her to sainthood after her death. Her legacy endured not only through her religious works but also through the strengthened bond between Rome and the growing Christian faith.

Bronze AE coins of Helena typically feature her veiled, diademed bust on the obverse, symbolizing her status and devotion, while reverses often celebrate imperial virtues or divine favor.

Certified by NGC, this AE coin offers collectors a direct link to the remarkable life of the mother of Rome’s first Christian emperor.