Caption

Denarius, Crispina (164–192?; Roman empress 178–192), Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, legend 'CRISPINA - AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Venus stands straight, turns her head to the left, holds an apple in her extended right hand, adjusts her robe on her shoulder with her left hand; mintmark N, S; date 178–183. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius); diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.57 g, axis 180 degrees. Iconography: apples, Roman deities, Venus; Crispina — iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_459

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Keywords

Denarius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Bust drapery facing right legend Crispina - Avgvsta Reverse Venus stands straight turns head left holds apple extended right hand adjusts robe shoulder left hand mintmark N S date 178–183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.57 g axis 180 degrees Iconography apples Roman deities iconography circular metallic object weathered surface showing shades silver gray areas darker gray black discoloration small patches greenish-blue corrosion rusty brown spots surface worn shallow raised indented shapes suggesting outlines contours rim slightly irregular uneven.