Roman Follis Coins

Inv. No.: c177
Provenance: Trèves
Date: A.D. 330-331 (Hayes).
Weight: 2.33g
 
Obv.: Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak.
VRBS ROMA

Rev.: She-wolf standing, suckling Romulus and Remus; two stars above.
TRP

This coin was issued by Constantine to commemorate the legendary foundation of Rome by Romulus. He and his brother Remus, the children of Mars and Rhea Silvia, were abandoned at birth – a common element in hero myths – but saved and nurtured by a wolf.

Comparanda:
RIC, vol. 7, p.214, 522; cf. St., p. 914.