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LOT 3404
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 316-326.
London mint; struck AD 322-324. 1st officina. CRISPVS NOBIL C, helmeted and cuirassed bust to left, holding spear and shield / BEAT TRANQLITAS, banded globe set on altar inscribed VOTIS XX in three lines; three stars above, F B across field; PLON in exergue. RIC VII 247; C&T 9.06.019; RML 1088. Good Very Fine.(3.62gr, 18mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3404
Crispus, as Caesar BI Nummus.
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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