Description: Crispus (317 - 326 AD). AE3, Arelate mint 317 AD. CRISPVS NOB CAES; laureate cuirassed bust right / PRINCIPIA IVVENTVTIS; Mars, naked except for helmet and boots, advancing right, holding spear and shield, chlamys flying behind, R-S across fields, QARL in ex.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 2,82 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VII 131 Arles

Commentary: scarce; nice brown patina, good details, flat strike on reverse, slightly off-center

History: Crispus was a very able general and contributed greatly to the defeat of Licinius, strengthening his position as a preferred successor of his father.

Article Number: 057-04-02-42384