Crispus AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Heraclea 23 · 317 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
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Obverse
D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 23 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Licinius (317 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers.
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 Heraclea Thracica Mint
Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Heraclea 23?
- RIC VII Heraclea 23 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Licinius (317 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 23.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 23?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
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