Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, cuirassed bust left with spear across right shoulder, shield on left arm, CRISPVS NOBIL C; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, P-A, PLON; Londinium
321 year| Bronze | 2.79 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar; above, three stars.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
P - A
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 317 AD. Crispus was known for his military prowess and was considered a potential successor to his father, but he died in 326 AD, before he could ascend to the throne. The coin's design, which shows Crispus wearing a helmet and cuirass and holding a spear, highlights his military role and status as a future leader of the Roman Empire.