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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
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
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
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