© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Crispus CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT V; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 3.18 g | 18.50 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 | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 18.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Vows on two lines within laurel wreath closed by a star at top, lettering around, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT • V
TSAVI
Unabridged legend: Caesarum nostrorum votis quinquennalibus
Translation: Vows for the fifth reign anniversary of our caesar
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 large-scale currency reform that Constantine implemented to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been suffering from inflation and currency devaluation. The Nummus - Crispus coin was designed to be a more reliable and stable currency than previous coins, and it featured a new image of the emperor on the obverse side, which was meant to symbolize the renewal and strengthening of the Roman Empire under Constantine's rule.
