{"product_id":"ancient-roman-vrbs-roma-bronze-coin-ad-330-335-she-wolf-twins","title":"Ancient Roman VRBS ROMA Bronze Coin AD 330–335 | She-Wolf \u0026 Twins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Empire – Constantine Era (AD 330–335) – VRBS ROMA Commemorative Bronze – She-Wolf \u0026amp; Twins – Fine\/VF Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoman Empire | Constantine the Great Era | Æ Bronze Nummus | AD 330–335\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelmeted and draped bust of Roma facing left, representing the eternal city of Rome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VRBS ROMA (City of Rome).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo stars appear above the wolf, with additional small marks visible between them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEmpire:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRuler\/Era:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Constantine I (AD 306–337)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately AD 330–335\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Æ Nummus (Bronze)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Undetermined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RIC VII series, exact number undetermined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.10 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ancient copper-alloy bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine\/VF Details, environmental surface roughness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Raw \/ Ungraded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VRBS ROMA commemorative series was introduced under Constantine the Great during a period of profound transformation in the Roman Empire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Constantine established Constantinople as a new imperial capital, the imagery of Roma and the she-wolf celebrated Rome’s legendary origins and enduring prestige.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse depicts one of the most recognizable scenes in ancient Roman mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact coin photographed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedmond Rare Coins \u0026amp; Precious Metals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished 1995 | Kirkland, Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eredmondrarecoins.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Redmond Rare Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67749271568681,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5398\/2505\/files\/IMG_3266.png?v=1793839482","url":"https:\/\/redmondrarecoins.com\/products\/ancient-roman-vrbs-roma-bronze-coin-ad-330-335-she-wolf-twins","provider":"Redmond Rare Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}