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Nummus - Crispus CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.91 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Follis (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Vows within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT · V
Translation:
Cæsarum Nostrorum Votis quinquennalibus.
Vows for the fifth anniversary of reign of our caesars.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Crispus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 306 to 337 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Constantine to promote the Christian religion, which had recently been legalized in the empire. The coin features the image of a chi-rho monogram, which is a symbol of Christianity, and the inscription "CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V" which means "Our emperors' fifth vote" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Constantine's reign.
