Roman — Roman; 320; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
Coin, nummus AE3
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 standard. This coin was minted in Aquileia, Italy, AD 320.
Obv: Cuirassed bust of Crispus, facing left, holding a forward pointing spear. Obv inscription: CRISPVS NOB CAES. Rev: A military standard, inscribed VOT XX. Rev inscription: VIRTVS EXERCIT, SF in field, AQT in exergue.
Ref: RIC VII (1966), p.399, no.452 or p.400, no.53.
Condition: VG.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.61/70
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Crispus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 320; Reece Period 16 (Constantinian I)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 2.49 g, Axis 11
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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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