Constantinopolis Roman AE Commemorative (AD 330-340) NGC

Own a certified Roman AE commemorative coin honoring Constantinopolis (AD 330–340), struck under Constantine the Great and his sons to celebrate the founding of Constantinople. Authenticated and preserved by NGC, this coin marks one of the most pivotal events in Roman—and world—history.

In 330 AD, Constantine the Great transformed the modest town of Byzantium into a magnificent new capital, christened "New Rome," but more commonly known as Constantinople. Along with the city’s founding, a deity figure, Constantinopolis, was created as its symbolic protector — depicted as a helmeted goddess in military attire, often carrying a spear.

The obverse of this coin features the personification of Constantinopolis, while the reverse typically shows Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, inspired by the Greek Nike. Interestingly, the image of Victoria gradually evolved during this period as Constantine began transitioning the empire toward Christianity. Over time, depictions of Victoria influenced early Christian iconography, leading to representations of guardian angels.

Coins like this one were part of a broader effort to celebrate and legitimize the new capital, blending traditional Roman imagery with the empire’s slow shift toward Christianity. The reverse, often displayed on the front of certified holders, captures this critical moment of cultural and religious transformation.

Certified by NGC, this coin is a historic relic of the late Roman Empire’s evolution — a must-have for collectors interested in Roman history, the founding of Constantinople, and the fascinating intersection of pagan and Christian traditions.