Constantinople Commemorative (ca. AD 330-340). AE3 or BI nummus (18mm, 7h). NGC Choice XF. Trier, 2nd officina, AD 330-331, struck under Constantine I to commemorate the moving of the Roman capitol from Rome to Constantinople. VRBS-ROMA, helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial cloak / She-wolf standing left, head reverted, suckling twins Romulus and Remus below; two stars above, TRS• in exergue. RIC VII 529.
From A Pugnus Maximus Collection by Mandy Farris Woods.
Cert # 8567832-005
Description
Constantinian cAD 330-340 ROMAN EMPIRE AE3/4 (BI Nummus)
Grade CH XF
Pedigree
Roma/She-wolf & twins Triers