I know very little about ancients and haven't been able to ID this one. I'm not sure if the back is up side down or not either. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike
It sounds like you need some very basic information as well as what you can read off the coin ("CRISPUS...", which is the name of the person who issued the coin). This is a coin from the late Roman Empire, circa 4th century AD. Crispus was one of the sons of Constantine I ("Constantine the Great"). Googling will provide you with abundant info on the emperor and the dynasty. You can also search CoinTalk for more information.
Here are a couple of good sites that helped me identify LRBs (Late Roman Bronzes) when I was starting out. I still use them https://www.tesorillo.com/aes/home.htm http://www.wildwinds.com/
Thanks for the replies and the help. I have no idea on how to ID ancient coins. I keep finding one here and there and then I'm totally lost. That's why I post them as you guys always have the answer for me and I really appreciate it. Regards, Mike
Here's an example from a different mint: Crispus, AD 316-326. Roman AE centenionalis, 2.93 g, 18.2 mm, 6 h. Siscia, AD 320-321 Obv: IVL CRISPVS NOB C, laureate head, right. Rev: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM around wreath enclosing VOT X; ЄSIS* in exergue. Refs: RIC 165; Cohen 44; RCV 16772.
