Caption

Denarius; issuer: Commodus (Roman emperor, 177–192) and Crispina (Roman empress, 178–192). Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a palm branch in her right, inscription HILARITAS. Date: 178–183 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), 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_441

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Keywords

Denarius issuer Commodus Roman emperor 177–192 Crispina Roman empress 178–192 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding cornucopia left hand palm branch inscription HILARITAS Date 178–183 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person relief facing visible facial features hair styled back relief includes portion neck shoulders object signs age small chips cracks edges surface abrasions predominant colors shades silver gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silvery highlights raised areas background plain white.