R23321 Crispus

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Roman Empire

Ruler:

Crispus Caesar

Reigned:

319 - 326 AD

Denomination:

Billon Cententionalis

Mint:

Siscia

Date of Issue:

319 A.D.

Obverse:

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. "CRISPVS NOB. CAESAR"

Reverse:

Two Victories standing facing one another, together holding shield incribed "VOT/PR" on altar (RIC type h). "VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC. PERP."

Mint marks:


ASIS•

Reference:

RIC VII 66, RCVM 16829

Weight:

2.6 gms

Nominal Weight:

3.2 gms

Diameter:

19.3 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.