1½ Solidi - Constantinus II CRISPVS ET CONSTANTINVS IVN NOBB CAESS; Nicomedia
324 year| Gold | 4.55 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 324 |
| Value | 1½ Solidus (1.5) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crispus and Constantine II, facing each other, each holding globe and sceptre with eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CRISPVS ET CONSTANTINVS IVN NOBB CAESS
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Unabridged legend:
CRISPVS ET CONSTANTINVS IVNIOR NOBB CAESARIS
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Translation: Crispus and Constantinus junior the two noble caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. The coin's design includes an image of Constantine wearing a crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his authority and power. The coin's inscription, "CRISPVS ET CONSTANTINVS IVN NOBB CAESS," means "Crispus and Constantine, junior emperors," referring to Constantine's sons, Crispus and Constantine II, who were also emperors. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the early Christian period of the Roman Empire.
