Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Laureate, cuirassed bust left, spear across right shoulder, shield on left arm; BEATA TRANQLITAS, PLON; Londinium
Bronze | 2.82 g | 19.04 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 323-324 |
Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.82 g |
Diameter | 19.04 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#373464 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Globe on inscribed altar; above, three stars.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
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 323-324 AD. Despite his short reign, Crispus' coinage is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors, making it a valuable and interesting piece of Roman numismatic history.