Nummus - Crispus as Caesar VOT V MVLT X, Thessalonica

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318-319
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.8 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#39, OCRE#ric.7.thes.39
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISPVS NOBILISS CAES
(Translation: Crispus most noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionInscription within laurel wreath. Mintmark between two dots and officina followed by a dot in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT •V• MVLT •X• CAESS
(Translation: Vows (prayers) on the fifth anniversary [of the emperors rule], more for his [hoped for] tenth anniversary of the two Caesars.)
Edge
MintTS
Thessalonica, Macedonia,modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece
MintageND (318-319)  - 1st Officina (•TS•A•) -
ND (318-319)  - 4th Officina (•TS•Δ•) -
ND (318-319)  - 5th Officina (•TS•∈•) -
Catalog ID7557116110
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