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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Crispus
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Crispus

Place CreatedAlexandria, Egypt, Africa
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I
Date325-326 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions3/4 in., 0.11 oz (1.9 cm, 3 g)
Object number1980.030.084
Label TextObverse: FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES, with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Crispus to left

Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, with two-turreted camp gate, without doors, star above

Mint Mark: SMALA (Alexandria)
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 5