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Nummus - Crispus PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Antioch
| Bronze | 2.65 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Licinius I (308-324) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 317-320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#397179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left holding globe and sceptre.
Palm on the exergue line on the left. • on I in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
● I
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesarum.
Translation: The Foresight of the Caesars.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Crispus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
