Description: Right Click picture and select "Veiw/Open Image" for large hi-res. image. Ancient Roman Coin of Constantine the Great CONSTANTINE I The Great 307-337 AD "Urbs Roma" = City Of Rome in Latin, Commemorative coin from reign of Constantine the Great. Lifetime Issue of Constantine Struck under the reign Constantine the Great Struck 333-336 AD, Heraklea Mint Very Rare ~ Rated "R3" in RIC Æ3/4 Follis. 1.65g. 18mm. (size of a U.S. dime which is 17.9mm). The obverse typically contain the name of the issuing ruler--these commemorative coins have VRBS ROMA thus are "anonymous". Obverse: VRBS ROMA (City of Rome), plumed and crested helmeted bust of Roma left wearing Imperial mantle/cloak. Reverse: Romulus and Remus suckling from She-wolf two stars--representing the Dioscuri--above with three-arm Palm branch between; Mintmark of Heraklea: SMHЄ ✷ (=Sacra Moneta Herakles and mint control/series mark of symbol✷). In the Roman foundation myth, it was a she-wolf that nursed and sheltered the twins Romulus and Remus after they were abandoned in the wild by order of King Amulius of Alba Longa. She cared for the infants at her den, a cave known as the Lupercal, until they were discovered by a shepherd, Faustulus. Romulus would later become the founder and first king of Rome. The image of the she-wolf suckling the twins has been a symbol of Rome since ancient times and is one of the most recognizable icons of ancient mythology. Very Rare Rated R3 in RIC--coins rated Common (C) Scarce (S) and Rare (R) with a numerical grade--an R3 is higher than an R2, an C3 is a common coin but less common than a C2 etc. Highest Rating is R5 which is a nearly unique to unique coin. Ref. RIC VII Heraclea (R3) 143; Sear 16518. RIC (=Roman Imperial Coinage) is the general abbreviation for a set of 13 volumes of identification catalogs of Roman coins. RIC is the world standard scholarly reference. Very Rare ~ Rated "R3" in RIC! VF Dark olive patina with some orange/tan earthen highlights, nicer in-hand. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.
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Ruler: Constantine I
Denomination: Nummus
Composition: Bronze
Year: 333 AD
Grade: VF
Date: 333 AD
Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
