about ancient nomos
Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 326 AD
Crispus as Caesar
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Flavius Crispus, as Caesar.
Reverse: Two-turreted, stacked stone Campgate with open archway, no doors.
LEGEND
Obv: FL IVL CRIS – PVS NOB CAES, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Crispus, as Caesar, facing left. Rev: PROVIDEN – TIAE CAESS, Two-turreted, stacked stone Campgate in 6 layers with open archway (no doors); •SMKΔ• in exergue.
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The historical information for the above Imperial Roman bronze follis exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Follis. Metal: AE Bronze. Weight: 3.19 grams. Mint: Cyzicus. Date: 326-327 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage VII 25; S. 650, 46; LRBC 1161.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution