Constantine I The Great 330AD Ancient Roman Coin Romulus & Remus Wolf I30007
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:21647917 | Ruler: Constantine I |
Item: i30007
Authentic Ancient Coin of: Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. -
ROME CITY COMMEMORATIVE
Bronze AE3 19mm (2.81 grams) Thessalonica mint: 330-335 A.D.
Reference: RIC 229 (VII, Thessalonica)
VRBS ROMA, helmeted, mantled bust of Roma left.
She-wolf standing left ...suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above, Θ on she wolf's back,
SMTSЄ in exergue.
* Numismatic Note: Interesting to note the use of the Greek letterΘ, theta for the first letter of Thessalonica in Greek occurring only on the coins from this mint.You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.Romulus and Remus are Rome's twinfounders in its traditionalfoundation myth. They are descendants of the Trojan prince and refugeeAeneas, and are fathered by the godMars or the demi-god Hercules on a royalVestal Virgin, Rhea Silvia, whose uncle exposes them to die in the wild. They are found by a she-wolf who suckles and cares for them. The twins are eventually restored to their regal birthright, acquire many followers and decide to found a new city.Romulus wishes to build the new city on the Palatine Hill; Remus prefers the Aventine Hill. They agree to determine the site through augury. Romulus appears to receive the more favourable signs but each claims the results in his favour. In the disputes that follow, Remus is killed.Ovid has Romulus invent the festival ofLemuria to appease Remus' resentful ghost. Romulus names the new cityRome, after himself, and goes on to create theRoman Legions and theRoman Senate. He adds citizens to his new city by abducting the women of the neighboring Sabine tribes, which results in the combination of Sabines and Romans as one Roman people. Rome rapidly expands to become a dominant force, due to divine favour and the inspired administrative, military and political leadership of Romulus. In later life Romulus becomes increasingly autocratic, disappears in mysterious circumstances and is deified as the godQuirinus, the divine persona of the Roman people.The legend of Romulus and Remus encapsulates Rome's ideas of itself, its origins, moral values and purpose: it has also been described as one of the most problematic of all foundation myths. Romulus' name is thought to be aback-formation from the name Rome; Remus' is a matter for ancient and modern speculation. The main sources for the legend approach it as history and offer an implausibly exact chronology: Roman historians dated the city's foundation variously from 758 to 728 BC. Plutarch says Romulus was fifty-three at his death; which reckoning gives the twins' birth year as c. 771 BC. Possible historical bases for the broad mythological narrative remain unclear and much disputed. Romulus and Remus are eminent among theferal children of ancient mythography.Caesar Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus (27 February c. 272 – 22 May 337), commonly known inEnglish as Constantine I, Constantine the Great, or (amongEastern Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox andByzantine Catholic Christians) Saint Constantine, wasRoman emperor from 306, and the undisputed holder of that office from 324 until his death in 337. Best known for being the firstChristian Roman emperor, Constantine reversed thepersecutions of his predecessor, Diocletian, and issued (with his co-emperorLicinius) the Edict of Milan in 313, which proclaimedreligious toleration throughout the empire.TheByzantine liturgical calendar, observed by theEastern Orthodox Church andEastern Catholic Churches of Byzantine rite, lists both Constantine and his motherHelena as saints. Although he is not included in theLatin Church's list of saints, which does recognize several other Constantines as saints, he is revered under the title "The Great" for his contributions toChristianity.Constantine also transformed the ancient Greek colony ofByzantium into a new imperial residence, Constantinople, which would remain the capital of theByzantine Empire for over one thousand years.One of the great Roman emperors, Constantine rose to power when his father Constantius Chlorus died in the year 306 while campaigning against Scottish tribes. He later went on to defeat the rival emperor Maxentius in the decisive battle of Milvian Bridge in 312. He is credited for several great landmarks in history and is probably best memorialized by the city that bore his name for hundreds of years: Constantinople. Although now renamed Istanbul, this city was to be the seat of power for all Byzantine emperors for the next 1100 years. Constantine is also remembered as the first Roman emperor who embraced Christianity and instituted the buildings and papal dynasty that eventually grew into what is today the Vatican and the Pope.The latter part of his life saw his commitment to the church rise in step with the increasing repression against old-school paganism. He left behind several sons who would, after his death, turn on each other and generally undo much of the stability that Constantine had fought so hard to bring about. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped?:
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I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order? You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback?
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Authentic Ancient Coin of: Constantine I 'The Great'- Roman Emperor: 307-337 A.D. -
ROME CITY COMMEMORATIVE
Bronze AE3 19mm (2.81 grams) Thessalonica mint: 330-335 A.D.
Reference: RIC 229 (VII, Thessalonica)
VRBS ROMA, helmeted, mantled bust of Roma left.
She-wolf standing left ...suckling Romulus and Remus, two stars above, Θ on she wolf's back,
SMTSЄ in exergue.
* Numismatic Note: Interesting to note the use of the Greek letterΘ, theta for the first letter of Thessalonica in Greek occurring only on the coins from this mint.You are bidding on the exact item pictured, provided with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity.Romulus and Remus are Rome's twinfounders in its traditionalfoundation myth. They are descendants of the Trojan prince and refugeeAeneas, and are fathered by the godMars or the demi-god Hercules on a royalVestal Virgin, Rhea Silvia, whose uncle exposes them to die in the wild. They are found by a she-wolf who suckles and cares for them. The twins are eventually restored to their regal birthright, acquire many followers and decide to found a new city.Romulus wishes to build the new city on the Palatine Hill; Remus prefers the Aventine Hill. They agree to determine the site through augury. Romulus appears to receive the more favourable signs but each claims the results in his favour. In the disputes that follow, Remus is killed.Ovid has Romulus invent the festival ofLemuria to appease Remus' resentful ghost. Romulus names the new cityRome, after himself, and goes on to create theRoman Legions and theRoman Senate. He adds citizens to his new city by abducting the women of the neighboring Sabine tribes, which results in the combination of Sabines and Romans as one Roman people. Rome rapidly expands to become a dominant force, due to divine favour and the inspired administrative, military and political leadership of Romulus. In later life Romulus becomes increasingly autocratic, disappears in mysterious circumstances and is deified as the godQuirinus, the divine persona of the Roman people.The legend of Romulus and Remus encapsulates Rome's ideas of itself, its origins, moral values and purpose: it has also been described as one of the most problematic of all foundation myths. Romulus' name is thought to be aback-formation from the name Rome; Remus' is a matter for ancient and modern speculation. The main sources for the legend approach it as history and offer an implausibly exact chronology: Roman historians dated the city's foundation variously from 758 to 728 BC. Plutarch says Romulus was fifty-three at his death; which reckoning gives the twins' birth year as c. 771 BC. Possible historical bases for the broad mythological narrative remain unclear and much disputed. Romulus and Remus are eminent among theferal children of ancient mythography.Caesar Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus (27 February c. 272 – 22 May 337), commonly known inEnglish as Constantine I, Constantine the Great, or (amongEastern Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox andByzantine Catholic Christians) Saint Constantine, wasRoman emperor from 306, and the undisputed holder of that office from 324 until his death in 337. Best known for being the firstChristian Roman emperor, Constantine reversed thepersecutions of his predecessor, Diocletian, and issued (with his co-emperorLicinius) the Edict of Milan in 313, which proclaimedreligious toleration throughout the empire.TheByzantine liturgical calendar, observed by theEastern Orthodox Church andEastern Catholic Churches of Byzantine rite, lists both Constantine and his motherHelena as saints. Although he is not included in theLatin Church's list of saints, which does recognize several other Constantines as saints, he is revered under the title "The Great" for his contributions toChristianity.Constantine also transformed the ancient Greek colony ofByzantium into a new imperial residence, Constantinople, which would remain the capital of theByzantine Empire for over one thousand years.One of the great Roman emperors, Constantine rose to power when his father Constantius Chlorus died in the year 306 while campaigning against Scottish tribes. He later went on to defeat the rival emperor Maxentius in the decisive battle of Milvian Bridge in 312. He is credited for several great landmarks in history and is probably best memorialized by the city that bore his name for hundreds of years: Constantinople. Although now renamed Istanbul, this city was to be the seat of power for all Byzantine emperors for the next 1100 years. Constantine is also remembered as the first Roman emperor who embraced Christianity and instituted the buildings and papal dynasty that eventually grew into what is today the Vatican and the Pope.The latter part of his life saw his commitment to the church rise in step with the increasing repression against old-school paganism. He left behind several sons who would, after his death, turn on each other and generally undo much of the stability that Constantine had fought so hard to bring about. Frequently Asked Questions How long until my order is shipped?:
Depending on the volume of sales, it may take up to 5 business days forshipment of your order after the receipt of payment. How will I know when the order was shipped?:
After your order has shipped, you will be left positive feedback, and thatdate should be used as a basis of estimating an arrival date. After you shipped the order, how long will the mail take?
USPS First Class mail takes about 3-5 business days to arrive in the U.S., international shipping times cannot be estimated as they vary from countryto country. I am not responsible for any USPS delivery delays, especiallyfor an international package. What is a certificate of authenticity and what guarantees do you givethat the item is authentic?
Each of the items sold here, is provided with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity, issued by a world-renowned numismatic and antique expert that has identified over 10000 ancient coins and has provided themwith the same guarantee. You will be quite happy with what you get with the COA; a professional presentation of the coin, with all of the relevantinformation and a picture of the coin you saw in the listing. Compared to other certification companies, the certificate of authenticity is a $25-50 value. So buy a coin today and own a piece of history, guaranteed. Is there a money back guarantee?
I offer a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. I stand behind my coins and would be willing to exchange your order for either store credit towards other coins, or refund, minus shipping expenses, within 30 days from the receipt of your order. My goal is to have the returning customers for a lifetime, and I am so sure in my coins, their authenticity, numismatic value and beauty, I can offer such a guarantee. Is there a number I can call you with questions about my order? You can contact me directly via ask seller a question and request my telephone number, or go to my About Me Page to get my contact information only in regards to items purchased on eBay. When should I leave feedback?
Once you receive your order, please leave a positive. Please don't leave anynegative feedbacks, as it happens many times that people rush to leavefeedback before letting sufficient time for the order to arrive. Also, ifyou sent an email, make sure to check for my reply in your messages beforeclaiming that you didn't receive a response. The matter of fact is that anyissues can be resolved, as reputation is most important to me. My goal is toprovide superior products and quality of service.
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