Crispus, Caesar, 316-326. Follis (Bronze, 18 mm, 2.15 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation of an issue from Thessalonica. Irregular mint, after 318. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus (?) to left, holding spear over his right shoulder; around, imitative legend. Rev. Imitative legend and mintmark in four lines within stylized wreath. Cf. RIC 39 (for possible prototype). Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, very fine.



This hightly interesting 'barbarous' imitation copies Thessalonica RIC 39, from 318-319. The legends are carefully crafted, but completely blundered.