© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted cuirassed bust left, CRISPVS NOBIL C; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.63 g | 19.21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 321-322 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.63 g |
| Diameter | 19.21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar; above, three stars.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
PLON
Unabridged legend:
Beata Tranquillitas.
Votis vicennalibus.
Translation:
Blessed peace.
Vows for the twentieth anniversary of reign.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Crispus, the son of Constantine the Great, who was appointed as Caesar by his father in 321 AD. The coin was minted during his short reign, which ended with his execution in 326 AD, making it a unique historical artifact from a pivotal moment in Roman history.
