Caption

Denarius, Crispina (164–192?, Roman empress 178–192), issuer Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription '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, inscription 'V - E - NVS' all around. Date: 178–183. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Material: 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_450

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Keywords

Denarius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 issuer Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription Crispina - Avgvsta Reverse Venus stands straight turns head left holds apple extended right hand adjusts robe shoulder left hand V - E - Nvs Date 178–183 Place Rome Roman Empire Material coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 2.75 g Axis 0° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised relief standing human figure holding object hand resting near surrounded irregular rim shallow marks visible colors include silver-gray darker gray variations.