Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192) and Crispina (empress 178–191). Obverse: Bust of Empress Crispina right, draped, hair tied in a bun at the back, pearl border; legend: CRISPINA AVGVSTA (second segment cropped). Reverse: HILARITAS (personification) standing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left, pearl border. Roman Empire, Rome, dated 178–191. Coin (denarius), weight 3.31 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_277

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 Crispina empress 178–191 Obverse Bust Empress Crispina right draped hair tied bun back pearl border legend Crispina Avgvsta second segment cropped Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding long palm right hand cornucopia left Roman Empire Rome dated 178–191 Coin denarius weight 3.31 g worn round coin uneven rim showing raised profile facing head relief surface textured scratches indentations darker tarnish coin displays mix dark gray brownish-gray subtle greenish patina lighter gray highlights raised areas several irregular chips cracks edge areas metal slightly smoother shinier background plain white.