Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Draped, cuirassed, FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, crescent left, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | 2.68 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 (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.68 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373285 |
|---|---|
| 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 Emperor Constantine the Great. Crispus was known for his military campaigns and his role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's design, which includes a crescent left and the inscription "CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE" (meaning "clearness of the republic"), suggests that Crispus was seen as a symbol of hope and renewal for the Roman Empire.
