SHE WOLF suckling twins. VERY RARE RIC R4! Constantine the Great. AU Roman Coin

Description: Right Click picture and select "View/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 I Struck 333-334 AD, Arles mint Æ 3/4 Follis/nummus. 2.02g. 16.5mm. (slightly smaller than U.S. dime). The obverse typically contain the name of the issuing ruler--these commemorative coins have VRBS ROMA. Obverse: VRBS ROMA (City of Rome in Latin), 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 a wreath between with dot in center. Mintmark: SCONST (Secunda [=Second officina] CONSTantina [Arles was renamed Constantina in 328 AD]) in exergue. Ref. RIC VII 379. Rarity R4 = Extremely Rare in RIC. 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 R4. AU (abount Uncirculated), Well-centered, attractive dark olive red patina. 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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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