Nummus - Crispus as Caesar (Cuirassed, CRISPVS NOB CAES; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-P, PLN; Londinium) (317) front Nummus - Crispus as Caesar (Cuirassed, CRISPVS NOB CAES; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-P, PLN; Londinium) (317) back
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Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Cuirassed, CRISPVS NOB CAES; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S-P, PLN; Londinium

317 year
Bronze 3.08 g 19.57 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
317
Value
Nummus (1⁄7200)
Currency
Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.08 g
Diameter
19.57 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#373281
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
S - P
PLN

Translation:
To his Companion the Invincible Sun.
London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Crispus, who was a Caesar of the Roman Empire and the son of Constantine the Great. Crispus was known for his military campaigns and was considered a powerful and influential leader during his time. The coin's design, which includes a cuirassed bust of Crispus and the inscription "CRISPVS NOB CAES," reflects his status as a prominent figure in the Roman Empire.