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RIC VII Ticinum 76

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Ticinum 76. 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 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 legend PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS.

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Historical context

Flavius Julius Crispus was the eldest son of Constantine I and was appointed junior colleague with the rank of caesar in March 317, receiving the title princeps iuventutis. Under the authority of Constantine I, this coin honours Crispus before his execution at Pola in 326. It was produced at the mint of Ticinum, which had operated since its transfer from Mediolanum in 275 and remained active until closed by Constantine the Great in 326.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand
Obverse legend
CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Ticinum 76
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS
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.

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