Roman — Roman; 330-331; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, the ruling dynasty of the Roman Empire, AD 306-364. The back of the coin depicts the she-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus. This coin was minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany), AD 330-331.
Obv: Cuirassed and helmeted bust of Roma, facing left. Obv inscription: VRBS ROMA. Rev: She-wolf, standing left, suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above. Rev inscription: TRP in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.138, no.247.
Condition: F.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A23442
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- House of Constantine
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- Production date:
- Roman; 330-331; Reece Period 17 (Constantinian II)
- Material:
- copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 2.49 g, Axis 0
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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