Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Cuirassed; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, crescent left, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | 3.4 g | 19 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373297 |
|---|---|
| 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:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
PLN
Translation:
To his Companion the Invincible Sun.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Crispus, the son of Constantine the Great, who was appointed as Caesar by his father in 317 AD. The coin was minted in 318 AD, during Crispus' short reign as Caesar, and it is one of the few surviving examples of coins that were issued during his reign. The coin's design, which includes a cuirassed bust of Crispus and a crescent moon on the reverse, is also unique and not found on other coins of the time.