CRISPUS CAESAR
Trier Mint 323 AD
Obverse: IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C High-crested helmeted and cuirassed (decorated with head of Medusa) bust left holding victory on globe, shield on shoulder decorated with 'figure of emperor holding shield and spearing a bound and seated captive enemy, victory flies from background to crown him'
Reverse: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS Globe atop altar inscribed VO TIS XX, three stars above; (dot)PTR(Crescent) in exergue
References: RIC - Alten & Zschucke 247a Bust Type 37 var (1st Officina) This bust type excessively rare
Size: 21mm, 2.06g
Professional Numismatic Notes: An extremely rare portrait type!