Caption

Denarius, 180–183 CE. Obverse: bust of Empress Crispina (draped, hair in a bun), pearl border, inscription 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Venus seated left on a throne, holding a statuette of Victoria in her right hand and a scepter in her left, pearl border, inscription 'VENV S F ELIX'. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin, weight 3.07 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_285

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Keywords

Denarius 180–183 Ce Obverse bust Empress Crispina draped hair bun pearl border inscription Crispina Avgvsta Reverse Venus seated left throne holding statuette Victoria right hand scepter Venv S F Elix Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin weight 3.07 g axis 180° round worn metal coin raised profile person facing right center showing hair pulled back facial features coin surface textured scratches small nicks edge cracks coin shades gray brown darker lighter patina variations background plain white.