Rise of the Phoenix – Rome’s 1100th Anniversary Coin
This album features an authentic bronze coin struck to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Rome’s founding (AD 348), during the joint reign of Constantius II and Constans.
Historical Significance:
In AD 348, the Roman Empire marked an extraordinary milestone—eleven centuries since the legendary founding of the city in 753 BC. To celebrate, the mints produced special commemorative coins depicting the phoenix, an ancient symbol of rebirth, often shown perched atop a celestial globe.
The phoenix was more than a decorative image—it represented the empire’s promise of renewal and endurance even amid crisis. By the mid-4th century, Rome was undergoing dramatic transformation: Christianity was rising to dominance, the capital itself had shifted to Constantinople, and yet the old city of Rome remained the heart of imperial memory and tradition.
These anniversary coins embodied the idea that, like the mythical phoenix, Rome could continually rise anew from challenges, ensuring its eternal place in history.
This coin stands as a tangible relic of Rome’s grand birthday celebration, linking modern collectors directly to the empire’s vision of itself as a power destined to endure for all ages.
Rise of the Phoenix – Rome’s 1100th Anniversary Coin
This album features an authentic bronze coin struck to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Rome’s founding (AD 348), during the joint reign of Constantius II and Constans.
Historical Significance:
In AD 348, the Roman Empire marked an extraordinary milestone—eleven centuries since the legendary founding of the city in 753 BC. To celebrate, the mints produced special commemorative coins depicting the phoenix, an ancient symbol of rebirth, often shown perched atop a celestial globe.
The phoenix was more than a decorative image—it represented the empire’s promise of renewal and endurance even amid crisis. By the mid-4th century, Rome was undergoing dramatic transformation: Christianity was rising to dominance, the capital itself had shifted to Constantinople, and yet the old city of Rome remained the heart of imperial memory and tradition.
These anniversary coins embodied the idea that, like the mythical phoenix, Rome could continually rise anew from challenges, ensuring its eternal place in history.
This coin stands as a tangible relic of Rome’s grand birthday celebration, linking modern collectors directly to the empire’s vision of itself as a power destined to endure for all ages.
