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Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT from Siscia with star on shield
« on: April 06, 2022, 09:48:26 AM »
This coin has a delightful star on the shield and some interesting double striking.

Crispus
A.D. 320
20mm     2.6g
IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES; Laureate and cuirassed bust left, spear pointing forward, shield with ✶ on left arm.
VIRTVS EXERCIT; Standard inscribed VOT/X with captive seated on ground on either side, in left field S, in right field F over HL.
in ex. [A]SIS ✶
RIC VII Siscia 123