Roman Follis Coins

Inv. No.: c179
Date: A.D. 332-333
Weight: 2.57g
 
Obv.: Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak and necklace.
VRBS ROMA

Rev.: She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above.
TRS*.

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.

Presented by Mr Morris.

Comparanda:
Cf. RIC, vol. 7, p. 217, 547.