Hello friends,
I have been a VERY good boy this year and thought that I would help Santa out and give myself a nice present.
This city commemorative was struck in 330AD under Constantine to commemorate the building of the new capital, Constantinople.
I couldn't resist the smooth surfaces and rich dark patina. My photography doesn't nearly do it justice.
Happy Holidays,
-Kurt
City Commemorative - Rome Mint - AE3 - RIC VII 331v
O: VRBS ROMA, helmeted, plumed bust of Roma left, wearing imperial cloak
R: She-wolf standing left, suckling twins, four-petalled flower on wolf's shoulder, two stars above. RFQ in exergue
2.73g, 17.6mm, 225 degree die axis, 330 AD.
