Nummus - Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT, S-F, Aquileia

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.37 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#41 , OCRE#ric.7.aq.41
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISPVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Crispus, noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionInscribed standard flanked by two seated captives. Letters across fields. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS - EXERCIT VOT X S - F
(Translation: Valour of the army. Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.)
Edge
MintAQ
Aquileia, Italy
MintageND (320)  - 3rd Officina (AQT) -
Catalog ID7945336670
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