Crispus, as Caesar, AE (Follis) Nummus, Thessalonica Mint, 320-321 AD – VOT•V – RR

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Roman Imperial, Crispus, as Caesar, 316-326 AD, AE (Follis) Nummus (bronze, 2.9g, 18.6mm),  Thessalonica Mint, 320-321 AD
Obv: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Crispus to left
Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM; VOT•V in three lines within wreath; TSΔVI in exergue
Ref:  RIC 118 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aVF
Note: Crispus was a Roman Caesar appointed by his father, Constantine the Great, in AD 317. He held the title of Nobilissimus Caesar (Nob CAES) until his execution in AD 326. Crispus’s tenure as Caesar under Constantine the Great was characterized by stability and consolidation within the Roman Empire. The coin issued in AD 321 likely marked the tenth anniversary of his appointment, underscoring the continuity and strength of Constantine’s dynasty. The coin’s title “CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT•V” emphasizes Crispus’s elevated status within the Roman hierarchy and celebrates his achievements during his tenure as Caesar. This coin not only facilitated trade but also served as a tool of imperial propaganda, reinforcing the legitimacy and authority of Constantine’s rule.

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