Nummus - Crispus PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, • on •, Heraclea

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year318-320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueFollis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.66 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#35 , OCRE#ric.7.her.35
Obverse descriptionBust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringD N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Our Lord Flavius Julius Crispus, noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionCamp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers.  / in right field.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Edge
MintSMH
Heraclea, modern-day Marmara
Ereğli, Turkey
MintageND (318-320)  - 3rd Officina (SMHΓ) -
Catalog ID3698832620
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