Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Draped, cuirassed; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, crescent left, PLN; Londinium
318 year| Bronze | 3.08 g | 18.25 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 | 3.08 g |
| Diameter | 18.25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373296 |
|---|---|
| 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 the 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 his role in establishing Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's design, which includes a crescent left and the inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI," suggests that it was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Londinium (modern-day London) highlights the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence in Europe during that time period.