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RIC VII Rome 180

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Rome 180. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Rome. 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 NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES.

The reverse shows camp gate with three turrets, closed doors, with varying stone layers, with the legend VIRTV-S AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Licinius ruled as Roman emperor from 308 to 324, spending much of his reign as both colleague and rival of Constantine I. Flavius Julius Crispus, the eldest son of Constantine I, was appointed junior colleague (caesar) in March 317 alongside Licinius II as part of an agreement between the two rival emperors. This coin, struck at Rome, reflects that period of joint imperial governance prior to Licinius's defeat at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm
Reverse
Camp gate with three turrets, closed doors, with varying stone layers
Obverse legend
CRISPVS NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES
Reverse legend
VIRTV-S AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Rome 180
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CRISPVS NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
VIRTV-S AVGG
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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Weight
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