Crispus AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Heraclea 74 · 325 AD-326 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
CRISPVS - NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 74 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica 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 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 74?
- RIC VII Heraclea 74 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 74.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 74?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left 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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