Crispus AE3 (BI Nummus) AD 316-326 Ch VF
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- SKU: BFB005527
- Categories: ANCIENTS ROMAN ROMAN EMPIRE
Nummus is a Latin word derived from the Greek noummos which has several meanings, one of which is coin. Nummus can refer to various coins minted during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. A reduced nummus is a nummus made with less material as the original nummus, resulting in a smaller coin.
Flavius Julius Crispus was Constantine I’s eldest son, and the only son he had with Minervina. He was born circa 300 AD and was named caesar in 317 along with his half-brother Constantine II and their cousin Licinius II (the latter named caesar as part of an agreement that ended a violent conflict between Constantine I and Licinius I). Crispus ruled over Roman Gaul, and when his father and Licinius I warred again, Crispus’s forces defeated Licinius I’s navy. This triumph, combined with a separate victory by Constantine I, forced Licinius and his son to step down, putting the empire completely under the dominion of the Constantinian dynasty. In 326, for reasons unknown, Crispus died. Many believe he was romantically involved with Fausta, his father’s second wife. Some historians think that Constantine I discovered the affair and had them both executed, while others believe Crispus was exiled and committed suicide.
This coin was graded Ch VF (Choice Very Fine) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Flavius Julius Crispus was Constantine I’s eldest son, and the only son he had with Minervina. He was born circa 300 AD and was named caesar in 317 along with his half-brother Constantine II and their cousin Licinius II (the latter named caesar as part of an agreement that ended a violent conflict between Constantine I and Licinius I). Crispus ruled over Roman Gaul, and when his father and Licinius I warred again, Crispus’s forces defeated Licinius I’s navy. This triumph, combined with a separate victory by Constantine I, forced Licinius and his son to step down, putting the empire completely under the dominion of the Constantinian dynasty. In 326, for reasons unknown, Crispus died. Many believe he was romantically involved with Fausta, his father’s second wife. Some historians think that Constantine I discovered the affair and had them both executed, while others believe Crispus was exiled and committed suicide.
This coin was graded Ch VF (Choice Very Fine) by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is a list of grades used by the NGC, as well as information about Strike, Surface, and Style ratings.
Obverse: CRISPVS NOBIL C (Bg), helmeted curiassed bust left
Reverse: BEAT TRANQLITAS, altar inscribed VOT / IS / XX in three lines, globe on altar, three stars above, mint mark P LON in exergue
Reference: RCV 16726, RIC VII 279
