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Roman Caesar Crispus (AD 317-326), Executed

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edited September 9, 2024 4:33PM in World & Ancient Coins Forum
These two ancient coins arrived today

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Crispus AE3 Heraclea Mint
Obverse:
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse:
VOT X and star in wreath
DOMINOR NOSTROR CAESS - Exergue: SMHG
Catalog: RIC VII 61 (Roman Imperial Coins)

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Crispus AE3 Lugdunum Mint
Obverse:
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
D N COISPO NOB CAES
Reverse:
Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT P R on altar
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP - Exergue: Two captives
Catalog: RIC VII 74

Crispus was the oldest son of the Emperor Constantine I and Minervina.
In AD 326 he was on the losing end of a political dispute with his
father, who had him executed.

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  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,485 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like "COISPO". Special error!
    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
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