Roman She-Wolf Coin Pendant

Coin: Commemorative Bronze Coin
Obverse: Helmeted Roma
Reverse:  Roman She-Wolf, feeding Romulus and Remus
Date: 333 - 335 A.D.
Bezel: Sterling Silver
Weight:  4.20 grams
Diameter: 20 mm / .78 inches

Description

This item is an authentic Roman bronze coin, placed in a handmade bezel of sterling silver. There is only 1 of this item; you will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.  

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History of the Artifact

This bronze coin was minted in Constantinople during the early 4th century A.D. as part of a series commemorating the founding of the new imperial capital under Constantine the Great. The obverse typically features the helmeted and draped bust of Roma, the personification of the Eternal City, representing the enduring strength and martial spirit of Rome even as the center of power shifted eastward. This issue celebrated the continuity of Roman tradition within a changing empire, linking the new city of Constantinople to the old heart of Roman civilization.

The reverse depicts the iconic she-wolf suckling the twins Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This image was one of the most powerful symbols of Roman identity, embodying the city’s divine origins and the protection of its people by fate itself. Beneath this timeless scene often appear the mintmarks of Constantinople, showing that the legacy of Rome now extended to its new imperial seat. These commemorative bronzes were issued to remind citizens across the empire that, though the capital had moved, the Roman spirit — ancient, heroic, and eternal — lived on unchanged.

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You will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos.

These commemorative bronze coins come from the early 4th century, when the emperor Constantine the Great founded his new capital, Constantinople, in 330 A.D. They were produced in large numbers at the new city’s mint to celebrate its inauguration and the continuation of Rome’s legacy in the East. Many of these coins have been recovered from ancient hoards buried in the Balkans, Asia Minor, and the eastern Mediterranean — areas that were heavily populated and economically active during Constantine’s reign. Because they were struck in bronze rather than silver or gold, they circulated widely among ordinary citizens, making them one of the most accessible relics of the period.

Despite their age, these coins often survive in remarkably good condition, thanks to the durability of their bronze alloy and the dry soils in which many were buried. Modern examples come from reputable numismatic dealers, established auction houses, and authenticated collections, ensuring both historical authenticity and traceable provenance. Each coin connects directly to the founding of Constantinople and the symbolic unity of old Rome and new, embodied in the she-wolf and the goddess Roma — enduring icons of an empire that sought to preserve its spirit through changing times.