Nummus - Crispus as Caesar CRISPVS NOB CAES; PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, crescent left, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | 2.72 g | 19.58 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 318 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 19.58 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, leaning on reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
Crescent in left field. Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS
PLN
Translation:
Prince of youth.
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, on the obverse (front side), signifying his status as Caesar and the future heir to the throne.