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Solidus - Crispus CONCORDIA AVGG NN; Nicomedia
324 year| Gold | 4.39 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 324 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.39 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#388590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN
Unabridged legend: CONCORDIA DUORVM AVGVSTORVM NOSTRORVM
Translation: Harmony of our two Emperors.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Crispus coin is that it features the image of Emperor Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great and ruled alongside his father as Caesar from 317 to 324 AD. Despite his short reign, Crispus' coinage is considered to be some of the most beautiful and well-preserved from the Roman Empire, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
