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ID:     RIC_unlisted
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Crispus
Date Ruled:     AD 316-326
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Solidus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 324-325
Weight:     4.43 g
Obverse Legend:     FL IVL CRIS_PVS NOB CAES
Obverse Description:     Heroic nude bust left, holding forward pointing spear in right hand, and shield on left arm.
Reverse Legend:     VIRTVS_CAESARI N
Reverse Description:     Prince holding shield on left arm, cloak flying, galloping right, charging kneeling enemy with spear; under horse, another enemy with shield
Exergue:     SMNM
Mint Mark:     SMNM
Mint:     Nicomedia
Primary Reference:     RIC VII unlisted
Photograph Credit:     Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Source:     http://www.arsclassicacoins.com/
Price Sold For:     22000 Swiss Franc
Date Sold:     5/3/2009
Grade:     EF
Notes:     (1) The recognized mint marks for this issue are SMNK and SNMΓ; SMNM is unrecorded in RIC and elsewhere. (2) Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 51 Part I: Lot No. 430