Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, cuirassed bust left, spear across right shoulder, shield on left arm, CRISPVS NOBIL C, BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, PLON, Londinium

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year321-322
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.14 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#232, OCRE#ric.7.lon.232
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISPVS - NOBIL C
(Translation: Crispus most noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionGlobe on inscribed altar; above, three stars. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS VOT / IS / XX PLON
(Translation: Blessed peace. Vows for the twentieth anniversary of reign. London.)
Edge
MintPLON
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (321-322)  - -
Catalog ID2882135110
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