Ancient Roman VRBS ROMA Bronze Coin AD 330–335 | She-Wolf & Twins

Roman Empire – Constantine Era (AD 330–335) – VRBS ROMA Commemorative Bronze – She-Wolf & Twins – Fine/VF Details

Roman Empire | Constantine the Great Era | Æ Bronze Nummus | AD 330–335

Own a fascinating piece of ancient Roman history with this approximately 1,700-year-old bronze commemorative coin, issued during the Constantinian dynasty to honor the city of Rome and its legendary founding.

Obverse

Helmeted and draped bust of Roma facing left, representing the eternal city of Rome.

Inscription: VRBS ROMA (City of Rome).

Reverse

The iconic Capitoline she-wolf standing left, nursing the legendary twins Romulus and Remus, who according to Roman mythology would become central figures in the founding of Rome in 753 BC.

Two stars appear above the wolf, with additional small marks visible between them.

Coin Specifications

• Empire: Roman Empire
• Ruler/Era: Constantine I (AD 306–337)
• Date: Approximately AD 330–335
• Denomination: Æ Nummus (Bronze)
• Mint: Undetermined
• Reference: RIC VII series, exact number undetermined
• Diameter: 17.5 mm
• Weight: 2.10 grams
• Metal: Ancient copper-alloy bronze
• Condition: Fine/VF Details, environmental surface roughness
• Certification: Raw / Ungraded

Historical Significance

The VRBS ROMA commemorative series was introduced under Constantine the Great during a period of profound transformation in the Roman Empire.

While Constantine established Constantinople as a new imperial capital, the imagery of Roma and the she-wolf celebrated Rome’s legendary origins and enduring prestige.

The reverse depicts one of the most recognizable scenes in ancient Roman mythology.

Condition & Authenticity

This ancient bronze exhibits a recognizable Roma portrait and well-defined she-wolf and twins reverse. The surfaces show age-related patination, roughness, and areas of corrosion consistent with long-term burial.

The coin has been examined using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), with a copper-dominant alloy composition consistent with ancient bronze coinage. XRF testing alone does not establish authenticity.

You will receive the exact coin photographed.

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