Nummus - Crispus PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS, Arelate

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year317
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.31 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#129, OCRE#ric.7.ar.129
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISPVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Crispus noble Caesar)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, nude, chlamys flying, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Letters across fields. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPIA I-V-VENTVTIS R - S QARL
(Translation: Prince of Youth. Arles.)
Edge
MintQARL
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (317)  - -
Catalog ID9068239690
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