Commemorative issue; AE4 Arelate; Roma/she-wolf with twins
Description:
Commemorative issue, Arelate mint 334 AD. VRBS ROMA; helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left / She-wolf standing left, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus); Chi-Rho between two stars above; PCONST in ex.
Diameter:
AE16 mm
Weight:
1,52 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC VII Arles 385; Sear 16499
Commentary:
rare; dark brown patina, edge break
History:
The first attested use of Chi-Rho in imperial service was a great labarum of Constantine used in his wars against Licinius.
Article Number:
063-06-04-45597