CRISPUS 317-326 Flavius Julius Crispus Caesar Centenionalis or nummus 318-319. Lyon. Ae mm 17.88 x 19.38 g 2.4 RIC.83 - C.155 (2f.) ob/ D N CRISPO - NOB CAES. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Crispus right, with a section of paludamentum. r/ VICTORIAE LAET PRINC PERP/ VOT/ PR/ -|-// P (two captives). Two Victories standing, facing each other, placing a shield on a cippus; the one facing right with VOT// PR inscribed above; in the exergue, two seated captives with their hands tied behind their backs.
Crispus was the son of Constantine and Minervinia. Born around 300, he was appointed Caesar in 317 alongside Constantine II and Licinius II. He was accused by his stepmother of having attempted to abuse her, whether rightly or wrongly. Faced with these accusations, Constantine had his eldest son executed in early 326.