Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192) and Crispina (164–192?, Roman empress 178–191). Obverse: 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA' — bust of the empress right, draped, hair tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border. Reverse: IVNO (Juno) standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, a peacock before her; pearl border. Roman Empire, 178–191. Coin (denarius), Rome; weight 3.42 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_280

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–191 Obverse Crispina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair tied bun back head pearl border Reverse Ivno Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter left peacock Roman Empire 178–191 Coin denarius Rome weight 3.42 g axis 180° circular worn coin uneven edge several small chips cracks showing raised weathered design two standing figures indistinct low-relief shapes them surface rough pitted variations tone Colors visible include dark brown gray hints green metal set white background.