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Solidus - Crispus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS; Sirmium
| Gold | 4.40 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Solidus (1) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.40 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crispus as Prince of Youth standing right in military dress, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left, two military signa behind; mint mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS
SIRM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Crispus coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great, on the obverse (front side), signifying the shift of the Roman Empire towards Christianity.
