Caption

Denarius of Crispina (164–c.192), Roman empress (178–192). Issued under Emperor Commodus (161–192, reign 177–192). Obverse: Draped bust of Crispina facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA AVGV'. Reverse: Rectangular altar with flame, legend 'DIS GEN[TAL]BVS' (around). Date: 178–183. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_046

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Keywords

Denarius Crispina 164–c.192 Roman empress 178–192 Issued under Emperor Commodus 161–192 reign 177–192 Obverse Draped bust Crispina facing right inscription Crispina Avgv Reverse Rectangular altar flame legend Dis Gen Tal Bvs Date 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.10 g axis 330° round metallic object worn uneven surface raised rim showing various scratches dents shallow engravings metal silver-gray darker gray patches small areas brownish tarnish object irregular edge slight notches shallow indentations horizontal raised line near top faint vertical markings background plain white.