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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 CreatedAquileia, Italy, Europe
CultureRoman
PeriodImperial, reign of Constantine I
Date320-321 CE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Dr. Herbert Benario
Dimensions3/4 in., 0.088 oz (1.9 cm, 2.5 g)
Object number1980.030.073
Label TextObverse: CRISPVS NOB CAES, with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Crispus to right

Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, around a laurel wreath, containing VOT/•/V written in three lines

Mint Mark: AQT (Aquileia)
ProvenanceEx coll. Herbert Benario (1929-2022), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 6