CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Constantine I the Great
- Denomination:
- AE3
- Date:
- 330-333 AD
- Obverse:
- VRBS ROMA, helmeted bust of Roma left wearing imperial mantle.
- Reverse:
- wolf standing left, suckling twins Romulus and Remus, two stars above, (X) - a wheel? - on wolf's shoulder. Mintmark SMTSE
- Reference:
- RIC VII Thessalonica 187; Sear 16516
- Size:
- 19mm
- Province:
- Thessalonica
- Grade:
- Choice EF
A special coin indeed! Issued under Constantine I the Great to celebrate the foundation of Constantinople and to also reaffirm Rome as the traditional centre of the Roman Empire. A beautiful example of an ancient commemorative coin.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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