Crispus Campgates

I have these two Campgates and would like to know more about them. What are they worth? Is there much of a market for them, or are they a dime a dozen? The first seems to be in better condition than the second. Thank you.

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I'd guess maybe 10-20 $ on the nicer one. Looks like its minted in Antioch

 

the first one is Antioch , first officina A

SMANTA can be read in the exergue

however i cant figure out the exergue in the second , maybe another oriental mint

they are not worth much i think the first one is 4-6$ while the second without the exergue visible could be worth 2-3$

regards

 

I would think Randi is right, especially on the first one. Normally a Crispus would not be worth much for a common issue, but camp gate collectors are a different breed. There are many collectors of this reverse, and I think the first one would sell for more than a few dollars on Ebay.

 

Randy not Randi

 

Thank you all for the information you've provided. I've learned a lot more about these coins from here than I have scouring the internet. With the low value described above, looks like I'll be holding on to them. Thank you all for your help.

 

They are cheap, but still very cool things to have

 

Sorry Randy about the spelling. I also agree they are very interesting coins. There is a debate as to what they signify. Campgate is what they are called, but many believe they represent city gates, since a military camp would never have stone construction unless a permanent camp.