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Nummus - Crispus CAESARVM NOSTRORVM VOTIS V; Arelate
| Bronze | 2.70 g | 18.70 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 | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 18.70 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Vows on three lines, lettering around, mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VO
TIS
V
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
TA
Unabridged legend: Votis Quinquennalibus Caesarum Nostrorum
Translation: Vows for the fifth reign anniversary of our caesar
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 eventually 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.
