1689 years since this left the mint at London

[oldsoapy]

The condition of this Roman bronze coin is l think amazing, Found today .
obverse: IVL CRIS - PVS NOB C.
reverse: CEASARVM NOSTRORVM.
VOT X. in two lines.
PLON and CRESCENT. in excerge. (LONDON MINT)
According to "WILDWINDS" it's CRISPUS Minted in AD.322 - 323.
My best bronze this year. John.

 

[shaun7]

That's a nice one Did you put anything on it?

 

[P.B. and Dylan]

Good for you John. Very nice!!!
Excellent detail.

 

[oldsoapy]

Just cleaned with water and toothbrush. it's a small coin just 20 mm. and weighs 2.4 grams

 

[Westfront]

What a beauty! Congrats! Did it came from a field? Good soil You have there.

 

[oldsoapy]

What a beauty! Congrats! Did it came from a field? Good soil You have there.

Found on a stubble field at about 3 inches. Only 1 in almost 100 come out like that, most are like this one found just a few feet away. John.

 

[nuggy]

Crispus way back then - crisp as today. Great find, a real treasure, thanks for sharing. Nuggy

 

[kevkirki]

now that is cool!!!!

 

[jewelerguy]

that is so cool! I sure would love to dig some of those... even the crusty ones

 

[birdman]

That baby has some outstanding detail. Love it!

 

[ecmjamsit]

Jolly Good Show Mate!~

Good looking coin! Definitely a keeper! I'l give ya $20 for it...just kidding. I really miss the UK.


Signed, James