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Coin with bust of Crispus Caesar

Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 324–325
Mint: Sirmium

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 18.5 mm. Weight: 1.73 gm. Die axis: 12
Credit Line Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession Number84.796
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ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Crispus to right.
FLIVLCRISPVSNOBCAES
Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding trophy and palm branch. Seated captive on ground at right.
ALAMANNI IA DEVICTA in ex.: SIRM
ProvenanceAcquired in the division of coins following the excavations at Assos. Some coins in the group were said to have been "purchased from natives of the surrounding district." No specific findspot is known for this coin. 1884: gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to the Museum of Fine Arts