Caption

Denarius of Commodus (reign 177–192) depicting Empress Crispina (b. 164? – d. 191?), struck 178–191 CE, Roman Empire. Obverse: legend 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA', bust of the empress right, draped, hair tied in a bun at the back, pearl border. Reverse: legend 'IVNO' (Juno) standing left, holding a patera in her right hand and a scepter in her left, with a peacock before her; pearl border. Coin: Rome, silver, weight 3.19 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_282

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus reign 177–192 depicting Empress Crispina b 164 – d 191 struck 178–191 CE Roman Empire Obverse legend Crispina Avgvsta bust empress right draped hair tied bun back pearl border Reverse Ivno Juno standing left holding patera right hand scepter left peacock Coin Rome silver weight 3.19 g axis 180° worn round object irregular edge showing small chips cracks rendered dark brown gray tones lighter highlights raised areas surface displays shallow incised lines forming vague outline standing humanlike figure outstretched arms draped clothing surrounded slightly raised rim indistinct surrounding marks texture rough metallic subtle variations brown gray muted bronze.