Roman — Roman; 320; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
Coin, nummus
A copper alloy nummus of Crispus. Crispus was proclaimed Caesar (Crown Prince) by his father, Emperor Constantine I, in AD 313. He was never to become emperor and was executed on his father’s orders in AD 326. The back of the coin depicts a military trophy. This coin was minted in Treveri (modern day Trier, Germany), AD 320.
Obv: Cuirassed and helmeted bust of Crispus, facing right. Obv inscription: CRISPVS NOB CAES. Rev: A military trophy, flanked by two bound captives. Rev inscription: VIRTVS EXERCIT, PTR in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.187, no.261.
Condition: VF/VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.61/67
- Object name:
- coin, nummus
- Artist/Maker:
- Crispus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 320; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 20 mm, WT 2.89 g, Axis 1
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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