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Rare Shield Decoration
Lot # 939
CRISPUS (Caesar, 316-326). Follis. Treveri.

Obv: IVL CRISPVS NOB C.
Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear across shoulder and shield; gorgoneion on breastplate; shield decoration: Constantine I the Great enthroned left, receiving Crispus kneeling before him; more figures around.
Rev: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS / •PTR•.
Globe set on altar inscribed VO / TIS / XX; three stars above.

RIC 374 var. (obv. legend); cf. Triton XV, lot 1560 (similar shield decoration).

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 2.75 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.