Roman Empire Coin AD 330-340 AE4 BI Nummus for Constantinian She Wolf & Twins, NGC VF

Description

Roman Empire AD 330-340 AE4 BI Nummus for Constantinian She Wolf & Twins, NGC VF

AE4 BI (Billon) Nummus, minted during the period AD 330–340, featuring the iconic She-wolf and Twins reverse. This type of coin was issued during the reign of Constantine the Great and his sons, especially Constantius II, Constans, and Constantine II, as part of the commemorative coinage celebrating the founding of Constantinople (330 AD) and Rome.

Coin Overview

• Time Period: AD 330–340

• Denomination: AE4 (a small bronze coin)

• Metal: BI (Billon – low-grade silvered bronze)

• Emperors: Constantine I and his sons

• Type: Commemorative issue (not strictly circulating imperial currency)

🧭 Obverse

• Design: Often features a helmeted bust of Roma or Constantinopolis (personifications of Rome and Constantinople).

• Legend (examples):

  • VRBS ROMA (“City of Rome”) – for the Roma obverse

  • CONSTANTINOPOLIS – for the Constantinople obverse

Reverse: She-Wolf and Twins

• Design: The She-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus, under a fig tree or just under stars.

• Symbolism: Celebrates the legendary founding of Rome (753 BC) and emphasizes Roman tradition and heritage.

• Mintmark: Found in the exergue (bottom of the reverse), indicates where the coin was minted. Examples: PLG, SMTS, TRP, etc.

 Specs (approximate)