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Nummus - Crispus CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Siscia
| Bronze | 2.26 g | 18 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 | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#53361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Legend around wreath containing VOT . V
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT
.
V
ΓSIS*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Crispus, who was a prominent military leader and son of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Crispus was known for his victories against the Germanic tribes and was considered a potential heir to the throne, but he died before his father, leading to a succession crisis that would ultimately lead to the division of the Roman Empire. Despite his tragic fate, Crispus' legacy lived on through coins like this one, which were minted in his honor.
