Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Draped, cuirassed; SOLI INVICTO COMITI, S/+-P, PLN; Londinium
317 year| Bronze | 3.6 g | 22.9 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
S/+ - P
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 the establishment of Christianity as the dominant religion of the empire. The coin's design, which includes the Latin inscription "SOLI INVICTO COMITI," translates to "To the Unconquered Sun, my companion," highlights the Roman Empire's association with the cult of the sun god Sol Invictus. Additionally, the coin's minting in Londinium (modern-day London) speaks to the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence across Europe.