Caption

Denarius depicting Crispina (164–c.192), Roman empress (178–192) and Commodus (161–192), Roman emperor (177–192). Obverse: draped bust of Crispina facing right, inscription 'C[A]RIC[?] AVGVS' (clarified as AVGVS). Reverse: two hands clasped in handshake with inscription 'CONCORDIA' (partial). Date: 178–183. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.32 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_449

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Crispina 164–c.192 Roman empress 178–192 Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse draped bust Crispina facing right inscription C A Ric Avgvs clarified Reverse two hands clasped handshake Concordia partial Date 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.32 g axis 0° worn circular metallic object dull gray surface areas lighter silvery highlights showing irregular edges small chips notches surface scratches shallow grooves faint raised shapes depressions suggesting previous embossing background white.