Crispus, as Ceasar, BI Nummus, Thessalonica Mint, 320 AD – RR

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Imperial Roman, Crispus, 317-324 AD, as Ceasar, BI Nummus (silvered, 3.66g, 19.3mm), Thessalonica Mint, 320 AD
Obv: CRISPVS NOB CAES; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to left
Rev: VIRTVS EXERCIT; vexillum inscribed VOT XX in two lines, bound captive to left and right; S-F across fields, ā€¢TSā€¢Ī”ā€¢ in exergue
Ref: RIC VII 78 Rarity/Choice: Scarce Obverse Bust, VF (lovely glossy dark patina with traces of silver)
Note: Crispus, the eldest son of Constantine the Great and his first wife Minervina, was given the title of Caesar in AD 317. He played a significant role in his father’s military campaigns and was known for his capable leadership and popularity among the troops. This coin was minted during a period when Constantine’s family members were being elevated to key positions within the empire to strengthen his rule. The imagery on this nummus emphasizes the virtues (virtus) of the military, celebrating their loyalty and effectiveness in battle. The depiction of bound captives underscores the power and reach of the Roman military under Crispus’s leadership, while the inscribed vows reflect long-term stability and continuity of the empire.

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