7-1334

RIC VII, LYONS [after 104], CRISPUS, UNLISTED BUST TYPE

   

OBVERSE

DNCR-ISPONOBCAES [D N CRISPO NOB CAES]; bust r., high-crested helmet, cuir., spear across r. shoulder, globe (?) in l. hand.

REVERSE

VIRTVS-EXER[CIT] [VIRTVS EXERCIT]; trophy; captive std. on ground on either side. A in left field, S in right field. PLG in exergue.

NOT IN RIC

UNLISTED BUST TYPE. Not listed in RIC VII. Note that object in l. hand is doubtful. However, it is probably globe, not shield (bust H12) or horse held by bridle (bust H13). Cf. somewhat similar bust (no helmet) on unlisted LYONS [after 149]. Not listed in Bastien Lyon (318-337) and Bastien Lyon - suppléments I-II. Should be listed in RIC after LYONS 104.

NOTES

Weight 2.49 g; diameter 20-21 mm. From the A. Paddi Collection.


NOT IN RIC © 2004 Lech Stępniewski