Description: Crispus (Caesar 316 - 326 AD). AE3 Londinium mint 318 AD. FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP; two Victories standing vis à vis, together holding shield inscribed VOT PR in two lines on altar, altar displays star within wreath; PLN in ex.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 3,36 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC VII London 174

Commentary: rare; dark grey patina with some sandy deposits

History: Crispus was clearly an able military commander and his death put the empire on the disastrous track of partition and family feud.

Article Number: 021-08-02-44365