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Nummus - Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT VOT XX; Aquileia
320 year| Bronze | 2.65 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Standard inscribed VOT / XX with captives seated on ground on either side
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS EXERCIT
S-F
Translation: The power of the army
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Crispus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (VIRTVS) on its reverse side, which symbolizes the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire during the time of Emperor Crispus (320-324 AD).
