How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 337?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing right in cave, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars; on either side of the cave, two shepherds, holding crooks and facing each other.

Constantine I Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 337

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 337

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

337 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left

Reverse

Wolf, standing right in cave, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars; on either side of the cave, two shepherds, holding crooks and facing each other

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 337 is a roman medallion of Constantine I (337 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing right in cave, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars; on either side of the cave, two shepherds, holding crooks and facing each other.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 337?: RIC VIII Rome 337 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantine I (337 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 337.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 337?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, visored with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts Wolf, standing right in cave, suckling Romulus and Remus; above, two stars; on either side of the cave, two shepherds, holding crooks and facing each other.