R23351 Crispus

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Roman Empire

Ruler:

Crispus Caesar

Reigned:

317 - 326 AD

Denomination:

Billon Cententionalis

Mint:

London

Date of Issue:

321-2 AD

Obverse:

Helmeted and cuirassed bust left. "CRISPVS-NOBIL C"

Reverse:

Globe on altar inscribed "VOT/IS/XX" in three lines; above three stars. "BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS".

Mint marks:


PLON

Reference:

RIC VII London 230

Weight:

3.2 gms

Nominal Weight:

3.2 gms

Diameter:

18.8 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.