Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Laureate, CRISPVS NOB CAES; BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON; Londinium
| Bronze | 2 g | 17.72 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 g |
| Diameter | 17.72 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#373449 |
|---|---|
| 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 the image of Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great and served as Caesar (a junior emperor) from 317 to 326 AD. Despite his importance in Roman history, Crispus' life and reign were cut short when he was executed by his father in 326 AD, allegedly due to his involvement in a plot against Constantine. This coin, minted during Crispus' brief reign, is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the tumultuous politics of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.