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Nummus - Crispus PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Heraclea
317 year| Bronze | 2.99 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 317 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Camp gate without doors, with three turrets above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Translation:
Providentiae Caesarum.
To the foresight of the Caesars.
Interesting fact
The Nummus - Crispus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Crispus, who was the son of Emperor Constantine the Great. Crispus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design features the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight and provision, on the obverse (front side), and the image of Heraclea, a city in Thrace, on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "PROVIDENTIAE CAESS," translates to "under the guidance of Providence." This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 4th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| ND (317) MHTΓ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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