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Nummus - Crispus as Caesar VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, wreath in square; Siscia
319 year| Bronze | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 319 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by an altar. Wreath in square on altar.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT/PR
ASIS
Unabridged legend:
Victoriae Laetae Princeps Perpetuus.
Vota Populi Romani.
Translation:
The joyful victories of the eternal prince.
Prayers (vows) of the Roman people.
London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Crispus, who was the son of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, and was appointed as Caesar (a junior emperor) in 317 AD. Despite his young age, Crispus played an important role in the Roman Empire and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. This coin, which was minted in 319 AD, is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the political and economic history of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
