Rome City Bronze Commemorative 335-337AD Fine

Issued between AD 335 and 337 under Emperor Constantine the Great, the Rome City Commemorative bronze was struck to honour the eternal city of Rome while celebrating the founding of Constantinople as the Empire's new eastern capital. Rather than portraying a reigning emperor, the obverse features the personification of the city of Rome wearing a crested helmet, symbolising the military strength and enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.

The reverse depicts the legendary she-wolf nursing the twins Romulus and Remus beneath two stars, commemorating the mythical founders of Rome and one of history's most enduring origin stories. These commemorative issues were produced across numerous imperial mints and circulated widely throughout the Empire, serving as both everyday currency and imperial propaganda. Rich in symbolism and historical significance, the Rome City commemorative remains one of the most recognisable and collectible bronze coins of the late Roman Empire.