Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, shield in right hand, spear forward in left hand; CRISPVS NOBIL C; BEATA TRANQLITAS, F-B, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2.77 g | 19.7 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 | 2.77 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar; above, three stars.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
VOT / IS / XX
F - B
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 Crispus, the son of Constantine the Great, as Caesar. Crispus was known for his military prowess and was appointed as Caesar by his father in 321 AD, making him the first person to hold the title of Caesar in the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during his reign as Caesar, which lasted until his death in 326 AD.
