Nummus - Crispus as Caesar FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; VIRTVS EXERCIT, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 3.45 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy, flanked by two seated captives.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS - EXERCIT
PLON
Translation:
Courage of the army.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great and served as Caesar (a junior emperor) from 317 to 326 AD. Despite his prominent role in Roman politics, Crispus' life was cut short when he was executed by his father in 326 AD, allegedly due to his involvement in a plot against Constantine. This coin, minted during Crispus' brief reign as Caesar, is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the tumultuous political landscape of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
