© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, cuirassed bust left, CRISPVS NOBIL C; BEATA TRANQLITAS, F-B, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.81 g | 18.86 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 322-323 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.81 g |
| Diameter | 18.86 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar; above, three stars.
Letters across fields.
London mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
VOT
IS
XX
F - B
Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis vicennalibus.
Translation:
Blessed peace.
Vows for the twentieth anniversary of reign.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Crispus, the son of Constantine the Great, who was appointed as Caesar by his father in 321 AD. The coin was minted during Crispus' short reign as Caesar, which lasted only from 322 to 323 AD, before he was executed by his father due to political intrigue. As a result, coins bearing his image are relatively scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
