Nummus - Crispus as Caesar SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Crescent left, PLN, Londinium

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.57 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#143, OCRE#ric.7.lon.143
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Flavius Julius Crispus most noble caesar)
Reverse descriptionSol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Crescent in left field, Mintmark in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOLI INVIC-TO COMITI PLN
(Translation: To his Companion the Invincible Sun. London.)
Edge
MintPLN
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (318)  - -
Catalog ID5107215150
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