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Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Late Roman Bronze coins => Topic started by: Victor on May 27, 2018, 11:40:30 AM

Title: Crispus MONETA VRBIS VESTRAE from Rome
Post by: Victor on May 27, 2018, 11:40:30 AM

This is a rare medallion that sold not long ago for $275 on eBay. The reverse shows the three Monetae, who represent the types of metals used to make coins- bronze, silver and gold.


Crispus
A.D. 317- 324
Ӕ medallion
24gm
CRISPVS NOBIL CAES; laureate bust left, wearing trabea and holding eagle-tipped sceptre.
MONETA VRBIS VESTRAE; three Monetae stg. l.; each holding balance in right hand, cornucopiae on left arm; on the ground, ingots.
RIC VII Rome 70
Title: Re: Crispus MONETA VRBIS VESTRAE from Rome
Post by: Nikko on May 30, 2018, 05:21:18 PM
I noticed this coin, but it looks suspicious.
Title: Re: Crispus MONETA VRBIS VESTRAE from Rome
Post by: Victor on May 30, 2018, 11:20:48 PM
I'm always a bit suspicious of any rare coin on eBay, but I think the appearance is just due to poor photography/ lighting. The seller is not known for selling fakes and I could not find any fake examples of this medallion.
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