HELENA was the wife of Constantius I and mother of Constantine the Great. She was highly influential in the spread of Christianity. In her later years, she toured Jerusalem and the Eastern Provinces searching for holy relics, and is credited with the discovery of the True Cross of Jesus Christ as well as the crucifixion nails. She erected the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Church of Eleona on the Mount of Olives. She also ordered a church built at the site of the Burning Bush in Sinai, Egypt.
- Extremely Well-Preserved Helena Coin - Constantinople (Istanbul, Turkey) mint
- Front: Bust of Helena wearing diadem and necklace
- Back: Pax (goddess of peace) holding out an olive leaf branch and sceptre in hand
- Pendant Drop: 27.86mm/1.1 inches
- Pendant Width: 16.52mm/0.65 inches
- Pendant Only or with 14k Wheat Chain Adjustable to 16, 17, & 18 inches
** PLEASE NOTE: This is the exact coin you will receive! As all of these ancient coins were made by hand (and have aged about 1700 years), they all have unique shapes and printings; and are therefore one of a kind. I have included a link to the rest of our ancient coin necklaces below!
*** NOTE: Necklace comes with a card of authenticity and the explanation of what the coin is.
