Caption

Denarius, Crispina (164–192?; Roman empress 178–192), Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA - AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a palm branch in her right, inscription 'HILARITAS' all around. Date: 178–183. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_053

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Keywords

Denarius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription Crispina - Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding cornucopia left hand palm branch Date 178–183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° circular metallic object slightly irregular edge showing raised profile person surface worn visible scratches shallow indentations raised decorative ridges textured areas profile suggesting hair clothing details metal predominantly silver-gray darker gray tarnish lighter silvery highlights background plain white.