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Nummus - Crispus CAESARVM NOSTRORVM / VOT V; Arelate
322 year| Bronze | 2.10 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 322 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#145295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lettering around VOT V in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT V
AR
Translation: "Wills for the 5th reign anniversary of our dear cesars".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Crispus coin is that it features the image of Emperor Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great and ruled the Roman Empire from 322 to 324 AD. Despite his short reign, Crispus played an important role in Roman history and was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's image and the inscription "CAESARVM NOSTRORVM" (our Caesar), reflects the importance of the emperor's role in Roman society and highlights the coin's use as a symbol of imperial power and authority.
