Crispus AE2, Jupiter reverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 48 · 321 AD-324 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
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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 leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive
About This Type
This RIC VII Nicomedia 48 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive.
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 Nicomedia Mint
Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Nicomedia 48?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 48 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 48.
- How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 48?
- 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 leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
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