R23311 Crispus

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Roman Empire

Ruler:

Crispus Caesar

Reigned:

317 - 326 AD

Denomination:

Billon Cententionalis

Mint:

Heraclea

Date of Issue:

317 AD

Obverse:

Laureate bust left, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre and mappa. "D. N. FL. IVL. CRISPVS NOB. CAES."

Reverse:

Campgate with three turrets, no door. "PROVIDENTIAE CAESS."

Mint marks:


MHTΓ

Reference:

RIC VII 18, RCVM 16716

Weight:

3 gms

Nominal Weight:

3.2 gms

Diameter:

18.7 mm

Crispus was born c. 300, the son of Constantine I and Minervina.

Crispus was active in helping his father in his wars against Licinius. The outcome was a treaty signed at Serdica on 1st March 317, in which Crispus and his brother, Flavius Claudius Constantinus (Constantine II), were proclaimed Caesars.