Crispus AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Arelate 270 · 324 AD-325 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
CRISPVS - NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 270 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above.
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 270?
- RIC VII Arelate 270 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 270.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 270?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
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