Description: Right Click picture and select "Veiw/Open Image" for large hi-res. image. Ancient Roman Coin of Constantine the Great and his Sons CITY COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE of ROME "Urbs Roma" = City Of Rome in Latin, Commemorative coin from reign of Constantine the Great and his Sons. Commerating the City of Rome. Constantinian Era, Struck 347-348 AD, Heraclea Mint Æ4 Follis. 1.35g. 14mm. (Small size cf. U.S. Penny at 17.9mm). The obverse of Roman Imperial coins typically contains the name of the issuing ruler--these commemorative coins have VRBS ROMA (City of Rome) thus, in that sense, are "anonymous". Obverse: VRBS ROMA (City of Rome), crested, plumed, helmeted bust of Roma left wearing Imperial mantle/cloak. Reverse: VOT XX MVLT XXX in four lines ~ Unabridged legend: Votis vicennalibus multis tricennalibus. Translation: Vows for the twentieth reign anniversary and multiplication of vows for the thirtieth anniversary to come. within wreath. Mintmark dot •SMHA. Typically, the VRBS ROMA issue features the She-wolf suckling twins on the reverse--this is a scarce variant with the wreath votive reverse. Ref. RIC VIII Heraclea 56 Rated Scarce 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 Fine, attractive medium coppery patina--Small coin shown greatly enlarged--thus, 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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Denomination: Nummus
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 347 AD
Era: Ancient
Reference: RIC VIII Heraclea 56. Rated Scarce in RIC
Ruler: VRBS ROMA
Date: 348 AD
