CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Crispus
Denomination:
Ae Follis
Composition:
Bronze
Date:
317-326 AD
Obverse:
No legend, bust of Crispus left
Reverse:
CRISPVS CAESAR SMANTE in three lines, star above
Reference:
RIC 53 and 58.
Size:
1.90g
Province:
Antioch mint, Syria
Grade:
gVF, attractive desert patina
Rare coin from the Antioch mint. Flavius Julius Crispus was a Caesar of the Roman Empire. The co-reigning Roman Emperors Constantine and Licinius appointed three Caesars in 217 AD, Crispus being one of them. Respected by his soldiers for his proven strategic abilities, Crispus assisted Constantine in a war against Licinius. Crispus's promising life came to an end when at his father's orders he was tried, condemned to death, then executed.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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