Crispus, AE Follis, Cyzicus Mint, 321-324 AD – RR

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Roman Imperial, Crispus, AE Follis (bronze, 3g, 20.1mm), Cyzicus Mint,  321-324 AD
Obv: D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES;  laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Crispus to right
Rev: IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter standing to left, holding Victory on globe and eagle topped sceptre, eagle with wreath in beak on ground to left, captive seated on ground to right; XIIΓ in two lines in right field, SMKB in exergue
Ref: RIC VII 17 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF
Note: Crispus was a Roman Caesar who held the title from 317 to 326 AD. As the son of Constantine the Great, he played a significant role during his father’s reign, particularly in the provinces of the Eastern Roman Empire. His tenure as Caesar included responsibilities in regions such as Thrace, Macedonia, and Greece. This period was marked by the consolidation of Constantine’s rule and the Christianization of the Roman Empire, amidst ongoing internal power struggles and external threats. The obverse features a laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Crispus facing right. The laurel wreath signifies victory and honor, while the drapery and cuirass highlight his role as a military leader and nobleman. The reverse shows Jupiter standing to the left, holding Victory on a globe in one hand and an eagle-topped scepter in the other. An eagle with a wreath in its beak stands on the ground to the left, while a captive is seated on the ground to the right. The symbols of Victory and the eagle signify power and divine favor, while the captive represents subjugated foes. The “XIIΓ” in two lines in the right field and “SMKB” in the exergue are mint marks indicating the specific workshop in Cyzicus. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a powerful tool of imperial propaganda, aimed at legitimizing Crispus’s rule and garnering support from his subjects.

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