Details
LOT 3333
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.
Siscia mint; struck AD 320-321. 2nd officina. IVL CRISPVS NOB C, laureate head to right / CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath enclosing VOT • V in two lines; BSIS(star) in exergue. RIC VII 161. Extremely Fine. Dark green patina with brown highlights.(3.03gr, 19mm, 6h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a private collection, UK.
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