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RIC VII Londinium 250

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Londinium 250. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Londinium. The obverse shows bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm, with the legend CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C. The reverse shows globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars, with the legend BEATA TRA-NQLITAS.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Londinium 264, RIC VII Londinium 281, RIC VII Londinium 287, RIC VII Londinium 271.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Crispus, the eldest son of Constantine I, was elevated to the rank of caesar in March 317 alongside his half-brother Constantine II and cousin Licinius II. He governed from Augusta Treverorum between 318 and 323, serving three times as consul before being executed by his father at Pola in 326. This coin portrays Crispus and was struck under the imperial authority of Constantine I at Londinium, the major administrative and commercial centre of Roman Britain.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm
Reverse
Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars
Obverse legend
CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C
Reverse legend
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Londinium 250
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C
Reverse legend to match
BEATA TRA-NQLITAS
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Londinium 247

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 248

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 249

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 251

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 264

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 281

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 287

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Londinium 271

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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