What is known about Coin C070.06.05? What information can be found? In this post, all research related to Coin C070.06.05 will be discussed and added to.
Known Information:
Coin C070.06.05’s minting location is Aquileia, Italy. Its estimated creation date is 320 CE. The material it’s created from is unknown and who it depicts on its front side is also known.
While I was researching, I came across another coin that shares similarities. It was created from 316 CE -326 CE, close to when coin C070.06.05 was estimated. It was found in Siscia, Italy. Siscia is only 3 hours away from Aquileia. Because these coins were used by Romans, an empire known for its travels and concurring, they probably had these everywhere.
Front Comparisons:
Crispus (Caesar, 316-326) Coin C070.06.05
The Crispus (Caesar, 316-326) Coin shows a man with headwear, armor, a shield, and a spear in the background, and looking to the left. Along with letters, presumably Roman, outlining the edge.
Coin C070.06.05 shows a man also, in headwear and armor. This coin also has Roman lettering. I looked at the letters carefully and after looking at a few translations and patterns, this coin says, “Crispus, noble Caesar”; Famously known as Julius Caesar. Caesar was a term used for junior members of the Imperial family.
Explanation: IVL: first name Julius / CRISPVS: Crispus / NOB C: Nobilitas Caesar (heir to a thrown/young royalty)
Coin C070.06.05’s front side has Julius Crispus as its head.
Back Comparison:
Crispus (Caesar, 316-326) Coin C070.06.05
These photos show obvious similarities between the backs of the coins.
Both coins have the same lettering tracing the edge. Coin C070.06.05’s lettering has faded over the years but is still legible.
Explanation: VIRTVS EXERCIT: Courage of the army / VOT: Vow.
Crispus was a Roman general and military leader, before his execution. Based on this, I believe the back of the coin shows him. Crispus is making a vow to lead the army. Hence “Courage of the army” and “Vow” are displayed.
Reference:
VCoins, https://www.vcoins.com/en/Default.aspx, Crispus (Caesar, 316-326).
Crispus (Caesar, 316-326): https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/lucernae/90/product/crispus_caesar_316326_follis_siscia__virtvs_exercit__gamma_sis_star_in_crescent_vexillum_inscribed_votx/1439758/Default.aspx
Coin C070.06.05: https://app.awesome-table.com/-O26C4GfyGSVn081Ojet/view
-ˋˏ ༻Haylee Guellar, Joukowsky Institute PrepareRI Intern, Summer 2024༺ ˎˊ-