Solidus - Crispus VIRTVS CAESAR NN; Nicomedia
325 year| 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 |
| Year | 325 |
| 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#389304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crispus, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, charging kneeling enemy with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; beneath horse, another enemy with shield.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS - CAESAR NN
Unabridged legend: VIRTVS CAESAR NOSTRORVM
Translation: Courage of our Caesars.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Solidus - Crispus (VIRTVS CAESAR NN; Nicomedia) (325) coin is that it features the first Christian Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, on its obverse side. Constantine was a key figure in the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire and his conversion to Christianity is said to have had a significant impact on the course of history.