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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Nummus - Crispus PROVIDENTIAE CAESS; Siscia
| Bronze | 3.06 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 326-327 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#402074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Unabridged legend: Providentiae Caesarum
Translation: The Foresight of the Two Caesars
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Providentia on one side, which symbolizes the idea of foresight and planning for the future. This was a significant theme during the reign of Emperor Crispus, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design may have been meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was a well-organized and forward-thinking state.
