Crispus AE2
RIC VII Arelate 247 · 322 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CRISPVS - NOB CAES
Head of Crispus, laureate, right
Reverse
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT/X within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 247 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Constantine I (322 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.95g, 19mm diameter.
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 247?
- RIC VII Arelate 247 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (322 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 247.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 247?
- The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription CRISPVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 247?
- RIC VII Arelate 247 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.
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