Crispus; AE3 Antioch; legend in three lines
Description:
Crispus (Caesar 316 - 326 AD). AE3 Antioch mint 324-325 AD. Anepigraphic, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left / CRISPVS CAESAR SMANTЄ in three lines, star above.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,32 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 53
Commentary:
rare; bronze patina, minor flan crack
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:
005-03-02-45017