© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Draped, cuirassed; VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, wreath in square, PLN; Londinium
320 year| Bronze | 3.05 g | 17.89 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 17.89 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#373362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by an altar. Wreath in square 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
The Nummus - Crispus as Caesar coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins that were issued to celebrate the victory of Constantine over Maxentius in 312 AD, which marked the beginning of the Dominate period, a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
