Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Cuirassed; VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, diamond in square, PLN; Londinium
| Bronze | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 319-320 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by an altar. ⌺ on altar.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT / PR
PLN
Unabridged legend:
Victoriae Laetae Princeps Perpetvvs
Vota Populi Romani
Translation:
The joyful victories of the eternal prince.
Prayers (vows) of the Roman people.
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 (junior emperor) in 317 AD. The coin was minted in 319-320 AD, during Crispus' reign as Caesar, and it shows him wearing a cuirass (a type of armor) and holding a scepter, symbolizing his power and authority. This image of Crispus is unique among Roman coins, as he is usually depicted as a youth or a soldier, and it provides a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of this important historical figure.
