Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Cuirassed, FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, crescent left, PLN, Londinium

€373,294.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.74 g
Dimensions18.67 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#134, OCRE#ric.7.lon.134
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Flavius Julius Crispus noble Caesar)
Reverse descriptionCrispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing right, leaning on reversed vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Crescent in left field. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS PLN
(Translation: Prince of youth. London.)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (318)  - -
Catalog ID9799739770
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