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LOT 3331

Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.

Aquileia mint; struck AD 321. 2nd officina. CRISPVS NOB CAES, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around wreath with jewel at apex containing VOT • V in two lines; • AQS [•] in exergue. RIC VII 89. Extremely Fine. Near full silvering. Very rare bust variant.(3.12gr, 18mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.

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Very Rare Bust Type

LOT 3331

Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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