The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
Roman Empire – Crispus (AD 317–326) – Bronze AE3, London Mint – NGC Certified
An authentic bronze AE3 denomination coin struck for Crispus, the eldest son of Constantine the Great, minted in London during the early 4th century. Encapsulated in an NGC protective holder, this piece is fully certified for authenticity and long-term collector confidence.
Historical Significance:
Crispus was appointed Caesar at age 17 and entrusted with the Gallic provinces, where he earned distinction as a skilled military commander, particularly in campaigns against the Goths. Unlike his younger half-brothers, who were “born in the purple,” Crispus shared a childhood more like his father’s, forged outside the imperial court.
Despite his promise, Crispus’s life ended in AD 326, when he was executed under mysterious circumstances — possibly due to intrigue involving his stepmother, Empress Fausta. His coins stand as powerful reminders of a talented prince whose career and life were tragically cut short by imperial politics.
London-minted issues of Crispus are prized by collectors both for their historical resonance and their connection to Britain’s role in the Roman Empire. This certified example offers an opportunity to own a genuine piece of Constantine’s dynasty — a coin that embodies youthful promise, military skill, and the intrigue of Rome’s most transformative era.
The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
Roman Empire – Crispus (AD 317–326) – Bronze AE3, London Mint – NGC Certified
An authentic bronze AE3 denomination coin struck for Crispus, the eldest son of Constantine the Great, minted in London during the early 4th century. Encapsulated in an NGC protective holder, this piece is fully certified for authenticity and long-term collector confidence.
Historical Significance:
Crispus was appointed Caesar at age 17 and entrusted with the Gallic provinces, where he earned distinction as a skilled military commander, particularly in campaigns against the Goths. Unlike his younger half-brothers, who were “born in the purple,” Crispus shared a childhood more like his father’s, forged outside the imperial court.
Despite his promise, Crispus’s life ended in AD 326, when he was executed under mysterious circumstances — possibly due to intrigue involving his stepmother, Empress Fausta. His coins stand as powerful reminders of a talented prince whose career and life were tragically cut short by imperial politics.
London-minted issues of Crispus are prized by collectors both for their historical resonance and their connection to Britain’s role in the Roman Empire. This certified example offers an opportunity to own a genuine piece of Constantine’s dynasty — a coin that embodies youthful promise, military skill, and the intrigue of Rome’s most transformative era.
