Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Constantine I (c. AD 330)

Constantine I VRBS ROMA Bronze AE3 (NGC Certified) — New Rome Honors Old

Authentic NGC-certified bronze AE3 from Constantinople mint (333–335 AD) — Constantine establishes "New Rome" while honoring she-wolf + Romulus/Remus founding legend.

Dual Capital Design

• Obverse: Helmeted Roma bust left + "VRBS ROMA"

• Reverse: She-wolf suckles twins + two stars / CONSE mintmark (RIC-78)

• Legacy: Old Rome myth from New Rome mint

Technical Specifications

• Material: Late Roman bronze AE3 (1.93g)

• Denomination: Small commemorative nummus

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: AD 333–335

• Mint: Constantinople (new eastern capital)

Empire Transition Essential

• 330 AD Byzantium → Constantinople "New Rome"

• Roma legend links new capital to ancient origins

• She-wolf suckling twins = eternal Roman destiny

• Bridges pagan tradition + Christian empire

Collector Masterpiece

Rome's founding myth struck in Constantine's new capital. Old legend births New Rome.

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