Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Cuirassed, FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, crescent left, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | 3 g | 20 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Crescent in left field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE
PLN
Translation:
The glory of our state.
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. The coin was minted in 318 AD and is made of bronze, weighing 3 grams. The image of Crispus on the coin is cuirassed, meaning he is depicted wearing a type of armor, and he is also shown holding a spear. The coin's design also includes the inscription "FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES," which stands for "Flavius Julius Crispus, Noble Caesar." Additionally, the coin features the image of a crescent moon on the left side, which was a symbol of the Roman goddess Luna.
