Crispus, Caesar, 316-326. Follis (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.13 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Londinium, irregular mint, after 321. IVL CRISPVS NOB Laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield on his left. Rev. BEATA TR-QVILLITAS / P - A / PLON Globe set on altar inscribed VT/IOS / XX; above, three stars. Cf. RIC 208 and 248 (for possible prototype). Repatinated, otherwise, very fine.


The style of this coin is clearly unofficial, indicating a contemporary 'barbarous' imitation. It copies the first London 'BEATA' emission, but the obverse legend and this bust type are never combined in the official issues.