RIC VII, LYONS [before 134], CRISPUS, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [D1]
OBVERSE
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CRISPVS-NOBCAES [CRISPVS NOB CAES]; bust r., helmeted, dr., cuir. [D1].
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REVERSE
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BEATATRANQVILLITAS [BEATA TRANQVILLITAS]; globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX in three lines; above, three stars. C in left field, R in right field. PLG in exergue.
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NOT IN RIC
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UNLISTED BUST TYPE - D1. Not attested for obv. legend 5a (p. 131). Listed in Bastien Lyon (318-337) (p. 150, no. 81). Bastien lists unique specimen from Berlin which could be in his opinion an ancient imitation ("d'un style assez pauvre, pourrait être une imitation". It is not clear if all other known specimens may be also regarded as imitations. Should be listed after LYONS 134.
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NOTES
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Weight 3.29 g. From Collection Claude Pisana no. 574.
Other specimens:
- from the collection of Nico; weight 2.62 g; diameter 20 mm [click for picture];
- from Bastien Lyon - supplément II (plate XXXVIII, no. 81b); weight 3.49 g [click for picture];
- sold on VCoins (Victor's Imperial Coins) for USD 100; weight 2.8 g; diameter 18-19 mm [click for picture];
- from Bastien Lyon (318-337) (plate VI, no. 81); weight 3.00 g [click for picture].
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