Caption

Denarius; obverse: bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA'; reverse: Venus stands, turns head left, holds an apple in her extended right hand and adjusts her robe on her shoulder with her left hand, inscription 'V E NVS'. Issued under Commodus (emperor 177–192) and featuring Crispina (empress, c.164–192). Roman, dated 178–183, Rome; coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.75 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_448

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Keywords

Denarius obverse bust Crispina drapery facing right inscription Crispina Avgvsta reverse Venus stands turns head left holds apple extended right hand adjusts robe shoulder left hand V E Nvs Issued under Commodus emperor 177–192 featuring Crispina empress c.164–192 Roman dated 178–183 Rome coin diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.75 g axis 0° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface features raised profile person visible facial contours stylized hair tied back textured rims embossed decorative elements edge areas light darker gray patina small surface scratches dents.