Lot 194: Crispus. A.D. 316-326 . AE 3. Rome mint, struck A.D. 318-319. aEF, Rare.

Crispus. A.D. 316-326 . AE 3 (3.71 g, 19 mm). Rome mint, struck A.D. 318-319. CRISPVS NOB CAS - Laureate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear and shield. / VIRTVS AVGG - Campgate with closed doors, three turrets above; P-R / RP. RIC 180 var. Ex-Professor Jose Serrano Campgate collectionObverse legend error (CAS instead of CAES). Reverse legend struck from filled dies. The impressive artistry of early Rome Mint campgates makes this coin a work of numismatic and architectural art. The archway of the "gate" has a 3-D perspective as do the portals of the turrets

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 194
• Listing #: 222554
• Closed: Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:24:45 PM CT
• Estimate: $795