Crispus; AE3 Londinium; Victories with shield on altar
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