Crispus AE2, Crispus reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 74 · 317 AD-318 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS
Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 74 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand.
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 Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 74?
- RIC VII Ticinum 74 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 74.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 74?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
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