Crispus AE2, Jupiter reverse
RIC VII Cyzicus 17 · 321 AD-324 AD · Cyzicus · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive
About This Type
This RIC VII Cyzicus 17 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.77g, 21mm 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 Cyzicus Mint
Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Cyzicus 17?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 17 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 17.
- How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 17?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 17?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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