Crispus, Caesar, 316-326. Follis (Bronze, 21 mm, 4.45 g, 12 h), Rome, circa 320. CRISPVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Crispus to left, seen from behind, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Rev. VOT X / ET XV F / R P in three lines within wreath. RIC -. Extremely rare. Somewhat smoothed and with minor spots of corrosion, otherwise, about very fine.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold, ex Classical Numismatic Group 66, 19 May 2004, 1632, Schenk-Behrens 72, 6 December 1996, 644 and Lanz 74, 20 November 1995, 805.
This extremely rare coin is one four examples known from officina P: one is held in Prague and three are in private hands, two of which in the Ramskold Collection.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |