Found: gladiator's original paycheck: hold the glory of Rome in the palm of your hands.The old saying "don't judge a book by it's cover" is more than just idle advice. It also led to a truly amazing treasure discovery that can put the glory and splendor of ancient Rome Ancient Rome was a civilization that grew from a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula circa the 9th century BC to a massive empire straddling the Mediterranean Sea. into the palm of your hands! During a recent construction project in northern Turkey, a dirt-encrusted earthen earth·en adj. 1. Made of earth or clay: an earthen fortification; an earthen pot. 2. Earthly; worldly. jar was uncovered. The curious worker was about to throw the filthy thing away as nothing more than trash. But then something made him tug on the old cloth visible through the cracks. To his surprise, a pile of coins spilled out. His discovery is now your opportunity because these weren't just any coins--they were scarce historic Roman Commemorative coins that had been buried 1,670 years ago! COMMEMORATING THE FOUNDING OF ROME  This article or section may fail to make a clear distinction between fact and .Please [ edit this article], according to the fiction guidelines, to meet Wikipedia's . Just who buried these coins is still a mystery. It could have been a Roman soldier, a merchant or even a barbarian chieftain who had been given the coins as a bribe not to wage war on Rome. What is known is that these coins were first issued in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine the Great Constantine the Great: see Constantine I, Roman emperor. . They were struck to honor the city of Rome as the cultural center of the Roman Empire in what has to be one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history. Constantine used these coins as an effective public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most ploy as he moved the capital from Rome to his new city, aptly named Constantinople. To honor the founding of his new capital--and to soothe the hearts of Roman identity--these "Urbs Roma" (City of Rome) bronze coins were handed out during the consecration ceremony for Constantinople on May 11, 330. Some experts of ancient coins agree that no other Roman coin was ever struck for such a specific event making the City of Rome coin the FIRST Commemorative Coin of the Roman Empire! STUNNING DESIGN The detailed design of this coin is a history lesson and an epic folk tale rolled into one Adj. 1. rolled into one - made up of several components combined into a single entity combined - made or joined or united into one . For the first time, the obverse of a Roman coin did not show the portrait of the emperor. Instead, it showed the bust of Roma, goddess of the City of Rome, wearing a crested helmet. She is surrounded in Roman letters VRBS ROMA to signify the tribute to the City of Rome. The coin's reverse vividly depicts the origin of Rome--a she-wolf suckling suckling In mammals, the drawing of milk into the mouth from the nipple of a mammary gland. In human beings, it is referred to as nursing or breast-feeding. The word also denotes an animal that has not yet been weaned—that is, whose access to milk has not yet been Romulus and Remus Romulus and Remus Twins of Roman legend who were the legendary founders of Rome. They were the offspring of Mars and Rhea Silvia, a Vestal Virgin and princess in Alba Longa. . In Roman legend, Romulus and Remus, the twin sons of the war god Mars, laid the foundation of Rome in the Seven Hills near the Tiber River Tiber River Italian Tevere River, Italy. The country's second-longest river, it rises in the Tuscan Apennines, and flows south for 252 mi (405 km), ultimately passing through the city of Rome before entering the Mediterranean at Ostia. . Romulus built his own city wall, killed his jealous brother and assumed dominion over the settlement. Roman historians traditionally set the date of Rome's founding at 753 BC. The image of the she-wolf and the twins became the symbol of the city of Rome. In addition to the scene, two stars appear above the she-wolf, which refer to Rome's perpetualness. LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE More than sixteen centuries old, this stunning coin has survived the rise and fall of empires, earthquakes, floods and two world wars. It was carried by everyone from Roman emperors
This is a list of the Roman Emperors with the dates they ruled, or claimed to rule, all or part of the Roman Empire, until the final demise of the Western Empire in 476 or to the death of to soldiers and from merchants to peasants. There's no better way to touch the history of the great Roman Empire than to hold the coins of that era literally in the palm of your hand. This classic Roman coin is perfect for novice enthusiasts, seasoned coin collectors, students and anyone who has ever been moved by the romance, beauty and rich history of Rome. Unfortunately, quantities are extremely limited. Demand is certain to be overwhelming so call now for your best chance at obtaining this historic piece of the Roman Empire. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Satisfaction Guaranteed may refer to:
Imagine owning the first commemorative coin of the world's first superpower! Compare that to the first U.S. commemorative, the 1892 Columbian Exposition Half-Dollar, which sells for over $700 in Brilliant Uncirculated un·cir·cu·lat·ed adj. Not circulated or in circulation; not moving around or flowing freely: uncirculated coins; uncirculated air. condition. You could expect to pay hundreds of dollars for this "City of Rome" coin. Fortunately for you, we were able to secure the rights for the entire hoard allowing us to make them available at the very affordable price of only $37.50 per coin. You can also buy three coins for only $99. Your "City of Rome" Bronze Coin will be protected in a clear acrylic holder and comes mounted in a deluxe presentation case. You'll also receive an all-important Certificate of Authenticity A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a seal or small sticker on a proprietary computer program, t-shirt, jersey, or any other memorabilia item, especially in the world of computers and sports, which is designed to demonstrate that the item is authentic. . The First Federal Mint is so sure of the lasting value of these antiquities that we will repurchase your coins at any time in the next 24 months at the full purchase price. RESERVE YOUR COIN TODAY! These "City of Rome" Bronze Coins are not available in stores. Do not let this chance to own an important piece of history at such a low price pass you by. Call now to reserve your coin. Orders will be accepted on a strict first-call, first-served basis. Sold-out orders will be promptly refunded. Each Coin is over 1,600 years old with VERY limited quantities--Order Now! City of Rome Bronze Coin $37.50 +S&H |
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