She Wolf Suckling Twins. Epfig Hoard X Rare and 46 similar items

Right Click picture and select "View/Open Image" for large hi-res. image. Ancient Roman Coin of Constantine the Great CONSTANTINE I The Great 307-337 AD "Urbs Roma" = City Of Rome in Latin, Commemorative coin from reign of Constantine the Great. Lifetime Issue of Constantine Struck under the reign Constantine I Struck 332 AD, Lugdunum (Lyons) mint. BI Nummus. c. 2g. 16mm. (cf. U.S. dime at 17.9mm). Struck under Constantine I to commemorate the city of Rome as the cultural/historical Roman capitol in relation to Constantinople as the administrative capitol. From the Epfig Hoard This coin comprises one of the coins found in the Epfig Hoard. Originally discovered in 2010 in the small town of Epfig, in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France, these coins were part of 110 kg of Roman treasure hidden away in three large ceramic pots. For over 1600 years, these coins were buried and kept in stunning condition. This Roman Coin of Constantine the Great has been graded in Choice AU (Choice About Uncirculated) condition by NGC. It is truly a rarity of Ancient coins to have a pedigree stretching to the original time of coin in circulation including original find spot AND rated R2 in RIC (Very Rare)! Obverse: VRBS ROMA (City of Rome in Latin), plumed and crested helmeted bust of Roma left wearing Imperial mantle/cloak seen frontally. Reverse: She-wolf standing left, looking back; suckling twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above--representing the Dioscuri; dot within upturned crescent ? PLG (P=Prima [1st Officina] LG=Lugdunum) mint mark in exergue. Ref. RIC VII Lyons 257 R2 rarity (Very Rare). RIC (=Roman Imperial Coinage) is the general abbreviation for a set of 13 volumes of identification catalogs of Roman coins. RIC is the world standard scholarly reference. NGC Certified Graded AU (About Uncirculated!), Well-centered, attractive dark olive brown patina. In the Roman foundation myth, it was a she-wolf that nursed and sheltered the twins Romulus and Remus after they were abandoned in the wild by order of King Amulius of Alba Longa. She cared for the infants at her den, a cave known as the Lupercal, until they were discovered by a shepherd, Faustulus. Romulus would later become the founder and first king of Rome. The image of the she-wolf suckling the twins has been a symbol of Rome since ancient times and is one of the most recognizable icons of ancient mythology. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.