Nummus - Crispus as Caesar BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.48 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-322 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#352437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Globe on altar inscribed, three stars above. Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
PLON
Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis vicennalibus.
Translation:
Blessed peace.
Vows for the twentieth anniversary of reign.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great and served as Caesar from 317 to 326 AD. Despite his prominent role in Roman politics, Crispus' life was cut short when he was executed by his father in 326 AD, allegedly due to his involvement in a plot against Constantine. This coin, minted during Crispus' reign as Caesar, serves as a rare and valuable reminder of his brief but significant impact on Roman history.
