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Crispus VLPP from Lyons
« on: February 29, 2016, 06:30:45 PM »
This coin has a bust type that is not listed in RIC. A bust type (H6) is listed like this one, except it is cuirassed only, while this one is at least draped and cuirassed, possibly draped only. It should come after Lyons 75. It sold for $310.00.

Not in RIC example


Crispus
A.D. 319- 320
18mm    3.4gm
DN CRISP-O NOB CAES; laureate helmet and draped and cuirassed bust right, spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm.   
VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP; two Victories facing one another, holding shield inscribed VOT PR over altar inscribed with an X.
In ex. Two captives back to back
RIC VII Lyons --