Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, cuirassed bust right, CRISPVS NOBIL C; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, P-A, PLON; Londinium
321 year| Bronze | - | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373453 |
|---|---|
| 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 unexpectedly in 326 AD, which led to a succession crisis in the Roman Empire. The coin's depiction of Crispus wearing a helmet and cuirass, symbolizing his military role, is a unique representation of him and adds to the coin's historical significance.