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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 2049974, member: 44140&quot;]Most collectors of ancient coins are familiar with the Constantine Commemorative coins. They were issued by a variety of different mints and in different styles. This is the VRBS ROMA type, featuring the plumed bust of Roma left and the twins Romulus and Remus suckling a wolf with 2 stars above. The stars are said to be representative of Pollux and Castor. The VRBS ROMA coins were struck in the early AD 330&#039;s to commemorate the cities of Constantinople and Rome. </p><p><br /></p><p>I wanted a real nice one with a realistic bust and with a beautiful patina. I purchased this one from a dealer in Spain and I was certain I would not receive it until 2015 but I suppose I am wrong. I like to think I have acquired a satisfying example of a common coin type and one that will compliment my Constantinople Commemorative from Alexandria. </p><p><br /></p><p>Roman Empire</p><p>Italy, Rome</p><p>Constantine I (AD 272-337)</p><p>AE City of Rome Commemorative </p><p>16 mm x 2.00 grams (s. AD 330)</p><p>Obverse: Plumed helmeted bust of Roma left. Latin Script VRBS ROMA</p><p>Reverse: Stars of Pollux and Castor above She Wolf with flower on shoulder suckling Romulus and Remus. RBQ in ex.</p><p>ref: RIC VII Rome 338</p><p>[ATTACH=full]376297[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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