Crispus campgate with decorated pteruges

[Victor]

I got this coin because of the fancy pteruges (Greek for feathers); which are the strips on the shoulders. They are added defense and decoration and can sometimes be seen around the waist.



Crispus
A.D. 324-325
19mm 3.2g
FL IVL CRISPVS NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left.
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS; campgate with two turrets and star between them.
in ex. SMNB
RIC VII Nicomedia 92



a side by side with Nicomedia 91