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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1942.176.468
People
Crispus, Roman (r. 316 - 326 CE)
Title
Bronze Coin of Crispus, Arles
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
318
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Arelate (Gaul)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/183735

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.45 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
follis
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: CRISPVS NOB CAES
  • Reverse Inscription: PRINCIPIA IVV-ENTVTIS

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC VII, p. 250, 162

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The George Davis Chase Collection of Roman Coins, Gift of George Davis Chase, Professor of Classics and Dean of Graduate Study at the University of Maine
Accession Year
1942
Object Number
1942.176.468
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rigt
Rev.: Prince standing left holding shield and spear

Verification Level

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