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Nummus - Crispus CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE; Treveri
| Bronze | 3.48 g | 19.70 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-318 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.48 g |
| Diameter | 19.70 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#324743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol standing left, radiate, nude but chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; letters across fields; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE
F T
BTR
Unabridged legend:
Claritas Reipublicae
Felicitas Temporum
Translation:
The renown of the Republic
Happy times
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Crispus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great. The coin's design features the goddess Claritas Reipublicae, or "Clearness of the Republic," on the obverse, and a radiate crown on the reverse. This coin was an attempt by Crispus to reform the Roman currency and stabilize the economy, which had been struggling due to inflation and debasement of the currency under previous emperors. Despite these efforts, the coin still contains a relatively low amount of bronze, weighing only 3.48 grams, indicating that the empire was still struggling to maintain the value of its currency.
