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Numismatics

ID number:  BIRBI-R3211
Object type:  Coin
Institution:  The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
Named collection:  G. Haines Collection
Collector:  Haines, Geoffrey
Maker:  Crispus; Constantine I; Siscia
Denomination:  Follis
Place made:  Europe: Croatia, Sisak
Culture:  Roman
Date made:  319-320
Metal:  Base metal
Diameter (cm):  1.95
Weight (g):  2.78
Axis (degrees):  225.00
Provenance:  Haines 698. W. S. Lincoln, 1923.
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Description:  Obverse: Head of Crispus, wearing laurel wreath, draped and cuirassed, facing r. Reverse: Two Victories, draped and winged, standing facing each other, together holding shield inscribed VOT PR on altar; S on altar.

Inscriptions:  Obverse: IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C (Julius Crispus, Most Noble Caesar). Reverse: VICT LHETHE PRINC PERP (Joyous Victory to the Perpetual Prince). In Exergue: ΓSIS*

Bibliography:  RIC VII 97

Notes:  According to RIC, the ΓSIS* in the exergue of the reverse and S in altar on reverse are mintmarks (officina) indicating Siscia.

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