Crispus AE2
RIC VII Arelate 220 · 320 AD-321 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
CRISPVS - NOB CAES
Head of Crispus, laureate, right
Reverse
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VO/TIS/V; mint mark separated by horizontal line
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 220 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V; mint mark separated by horizontal line.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Arelate Mint
Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Arelate 220?
- RIC VII Arelate 220 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 220.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 220?
- The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription CRISPVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V; mint mark separated by horizontal line with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
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