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Nummus - Crispus CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOT X; Siscia
Bronze | 2.98 g | 18.85 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 | 2.98 g |
Diameter | 18.85 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#388836 |
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Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Inscription within a laurel wreath. Legend around.
Officina and mintmark in exergue followed by a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT X
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 appointed as the Caesar of the Roman Empire by his father. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 320 to 321 AD.