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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Crispus PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.73 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.73 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.48 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#170080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Camp gate with varying stone layers, without doors, surmounted by two turrets; above, a star.
Mintmark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
SMHΓ
Translation: Providentiae Caesarum : "The Foresight of the Two Caesars".
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which symbolizes the divine protection and guidance of the Roman Empire.
