Crispus AE2, Globe reverse
RIC VII Londinium 250 · 322 AD-323 AD · Londinium · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm
Reverse
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 250 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Constantine I (322 AD-323 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.22g, 18mm 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 Londinium Mint
The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Londinium 250?
- RIC VII Londinium 250 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (322 AD-323 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 250.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 250?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRA-NQLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 250?
- RIC VII Londinium 250 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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