© José Carlos Torres
© José Carlos Torres
Nummus - Crispus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Thessalonica
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 21 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 | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crispus standing to right, helmeted, in military attire with spread cloak, resting left hand on shield set on ground, holding reversed spear with right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Principia Iuventus
Translation:
Principia Iuventutis.
The principate of youth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Crispus coin is that it features the image of a young Roman emperor, likely Crispus, the son of Constantine the Great, who ruled the Roman Empire from 317 to 318 AD. The coin's design highlights the importance of the emperor's youth and vitality, as well as the imperial family's connection to the divine, as the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS" translates to "To the Prince of Youth." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the political and cultural climate of the early Roman Empire.
