Ancient Roman Bronze Coin Commemorating Constantinople — Struck Over 1,600 Years Ago, NGC Certified and Preserved from the Dawn of Rome’s New Capital

Constantinopolis Bronze Coin (330-340 CE) — Founding of New Rome NGC Certified

This NGC certified bronze commemorates Constantine's founding of Constantinople — the new Eastern capital that lasted 1,000+ years. Minted 330-340 CE, it captures Rome's dramatic shift from pagan West to Christian East.

Coin Design

• Obverse: Helmeted Constantinopolis goddess with spear — "CONSTANTINOPOLIS" inscription

• Reverse: Winged Victoria (Victory) on ship prow — evolving toward Christian angel imagery

Technical Specifications

• Material: Ancient Roman bronze

• Type: Commemorative follis/reduced follis

• Certification: NGC authenticated

• Date: 330-340 CE — refounding of Byzantium

Historic Turning Point

- Marks Constantinople's birth as new imperial capital

- Strategic Europe-Asia crossroads (modern Istanbul)

- Shows religious transition: pagan goddess + Victory → Christian angel

- Constantine's balance of old paganism with new Christianity

Cultural Evolution Captured

Victoria's wings transform from classical goddess to guardian angel — visual proof of Rome becoming Christian while honoring traditions.

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