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The ‘Urbs Roma’ commemorative coins were minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great to celebrate the founding of Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire
as they offer a tangible link to one of the most iconic armies in history
but they still provide crucial evidence for the spread of Mongol influence
ensuring a stable and functional monetary system was crucial
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Sphinx Gift The ‘Urbs Roma’ commemorative coinsDate: c. 1st 2nd Century A. D. Weight: 5. 76 grams Size: 3. 5 (U. S.) F 1 2 (U. K.) History of the Artifact A Solid gold ring featuring a thick hollow formed shank with a carinated outer profile, tapering slightly toward the rear. The bezel is set with a garnet cabochon, carefully engraved in intaglio with a depiction of a winged sphinx standing on a baseline, the mythological creature rendered in profile with clearly defined wings and leonine body.
