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RIC VII Ticinum 148

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Ticinum 148. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse shows vOT/V within a laurel wreath, with the legend DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS.

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 Ticinum 152.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Ticinum under the authority of Constantine I, this bronze coinage represents the AE2 or AE3 denominations. The obverse depicts the bust of Crispus accompanied by the legend CRISPVS NOB CAES, while the reverse features the inscription VOT/V enclosed within a laurel wreath, surrounded by the legend DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOT/V within a laurel wreath
Obverse legend
CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Ticinum 148
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS
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 Ticinum 152

    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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