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Denarius. Obv: Draped bust of Crispina facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA AVG'. Rev: Rectangular altar with flame, inscription 'DIS·GENI·TALI·BVS'. Issued by Commodus. Dates attributed 178–183. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°. Makers/figures: Crispina (164–192?, Roman empress 178–192), Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192).

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LZT26A73_043

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Keywords

Denarius Obv Draped bust Crispina facing right inscription Crispina Avg Rev Rectangular altar flame Dis·Geni·Tali·Bvs Issued Commodus Dates attributed 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° Makers figures Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 single circular metallic object uneven worn edge shown white background featuring raised profile person side view visible facial features braided hair surface showing areas wear scratches small discoloration spots tones silver grey hints darker grey faint brownish spots.