Nummus - Crispus as Caesar Helmeted, draped, cuirassed, VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, wreath in square, PLN, Londinium

€373,363.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1/4)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.84 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#175, OCRE#ric.7.lon.175
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES or FL IVL CRISP-VS NOB CAES
(Translation: Flavius Julius Crispus most noble caesar)
Reverse descriptionTwo Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding an inscribed shield supported by an altar. Wreath in square on altar. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP VOT / PR PLN
(Translation: The joyful victories of the eternal prince. Prayers (vows) of the Roman people. London.)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (320)  - -
Catalog ID2373722210
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