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Nummus - Crispus VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; Ticinium
319 year| Bronze | 2.94 g | 18.40 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 319 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Diameter | 18.40 mm |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two winged Victories, standing facing each other, draped, jointly holding a shield inscribed with vows on two lines set on column, letter on base of column; officina and mint mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
VOT PR
C
TT
Unabridged legend:
Victoriae laetae principum perpetuæ
Vota populi romani
Translation:
To the joyous victory to the eternal Prince
The vows of the Roman People
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Crispus coin is that it features the image of a Roman empress, Victoria, on the obverse (front) side, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage as most coins featured the image of the emperor. This suggests that Victoria had a significant influence on the Roman Empire during her time as empress.
