Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, draped, cuirassed, CRISPVS NOB CAES, VIRTVS EXERCIT, PLN, Londinium

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year320-321
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.84 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#195, OCRE#ric.7.lon.195
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISPVS - NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES
(Translation: Crispus most noble caesar)
Reverse descriptionInscribed standard flanked by two seated captives. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS - EXERCIT VOT / XX PLN
(Translation: Courage of the army. Wishes for the twentieth anniversary of reign. London.)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (320-321)  - -
Catalog ID3920029000
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