Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Crispus (obv) and Wreath (rev)

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Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Crispus (obv) and Wreath (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Constantine I

Culture Roman

Title Coin: AE3 Follis with Head of Crispus (obv) and Wreath (rev)

Date Ca. 321 CE

Medium Bronze

Dimensions Overall: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Weight: 0.13 oz. (3.7 g)
Axis: 6:00

Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 82.66.111

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Mint: Arles

Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Crispus right, inscription around
Reverse: Laurel wreath with inscription inside. Inscription around, mintmark below.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: CRISPVS NOB CAES;
Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM; in wreath, VOT X; in exergue, T (* on crescent) A

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