Solidus - Crispus CRISPVS CAESAR; Nicomedia
| Gold | 4.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325-326 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CRISPVS - CAESAR
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Translation: Crispus the caesar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Crispus (CRISPVS CAESAR; Nicomedia) coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a victory wreath surrounding the letters "VOT X," which represents the 10-year anniversary of Constantine's reign. This coin was minted during a pivotal moment in history when Christianity was transitioning from a persecuted religion to the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
