RIC VII, TRIER [before 270], CRISPUS, UNLISTED BUST TYPE [C3] [IRREGULAR COIN]
OBVERSE
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CRISPVS-NOBCAES [CRISPVS NOB CAES]; bust r., rad., dr., cuir. [C3].
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REVERSE
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VIRTVS-EXERCIT [VIRTVS EXERCIT]; standard inscribed VOT/XX with captive std. on ground on either side. STR in exergue.
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NOT IN RIC
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UNLISTED BUST TYPE - C3. Not attested for obv. legend 5c (s. 188). But note crude style and lettering. There is also unexpected dot in exergue. Probably an imitative coin. Could be listed before TRIER 270.
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NOTES
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Weight 2.40 g; diameter 17 mm. From J_Astur's collection.
Other specimens:
- from Manolo Ruiz's collection (similar type but no dot and errors in legends); weight 2.80 g; diameter 17 mm [click for picture].
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