Nummus - Crispus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, T-F, Treveri

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year317
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#141 , OCRE#ric.7.tri.141
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Flavius Julius Crispus noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionCrispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, cloak spread, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Letters across fields. Officina and mintmark, sometimes preceded by a dot, in exergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS T - F
(Translation: To the prince of the youth.)
Edge
MintTR
Augusta Treverorum / Treveri,modern-day Trier, Germany
MintageND (317)  - 1st Officina (ATR with PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) -
ND (317)  - 2nd Officina (BTR with PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS) -
Catalog ID7610410740
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