Caption

Denarius of Commodus (161–192) and Crispina (164–192?), Roman Empire, 178–191. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.42 g, axis 180°. Obverse: Legend 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA'; bust of the empress right, draped, hair tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: Juno standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, with a peacock attribute in front; pearl border.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_279

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Crispina 164–192 Roman Empire 178–191 Silver coin denarius weight 3.42 g axis 180° Obverse Legend Crispina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair tied bun pearl border Reverse Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter peacock attribute front round metal coin worn relief portrait profile center showing outline head neck partial clothing coin surface textured uneven visible scratches small chips cracks edge Colors visible include dark gray brownish-gray hints greenish patina areas background plain white.