Caption

Denarius of Crispina (164–192?, Roman empress 178–192) and Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192), issuer Commodus. Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a palm branch in her right, inscription HILARITAS. Date: 178–183. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_439

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Keywords

Denarius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Commodus Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding cornucopia left hand palm branch inscription HILARITAS Date 178–183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic object aged uneven surface showing raised profile person relief facing right object worn rim small chips cracks textured background portrait visible colors include silver gray dark gray areas darker tarnish hints brownish tones.