Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Crispus (coin)
Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Descriptions
A nummus of the type that weighed 1/96 of a pound. Made in AD 317-324 in London, it is one of the few coins made in Britain from the Seaton Down hoard. The coin depicts Constantine I’s son, the sub-Emperor Crispus. Crispus was a brilliant general and military strategist who helped Constantine I consolidate his hold on power. In AD 326 Crispus was executed, for some reason he had angered Constantine.
This object is not on display.
Inscription
obverse
reverse BEAT TRANQLITAS BEAT TRANQLITAS
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