Caption

Denarius of Crispina (empress, 164–192?) and Commodus (emperor, 161–192), 178–183. Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA' around. Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a palm branch in her right, inscription 'HILARITAS' around. Roman Empire, Rome. Silver coin; diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm, weight 2.8 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_442

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Rights managed

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31.9Mb (2.7Mb) / 11.1in x 11.1in / 3338 x 3338 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Crispina empress 164–192 Commodus emperor 161–192 178–183 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription Crispina Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas standing left holding cornucopia left hand palm branch Roman Empire Rome Silver coin diameter ~18.0–18.5 mm weight 2.8 g axis 180° single round metallic object worn uneven surface shown white background exhibiting silver-gray color darker gray areas subtle brownish tones object irregular edges visible split point surface scratches pits faint raised recessed shapes suggest central vertical form flanked textured marks linear curved impressions small areas slightly greener discoloration crevices.