Caption

Denarius, Commodus (Roman emperor 177–192) as issuer; Crispina (Roman empress 178–191) depicted. Obverse: bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Hilaritas (personification) standing left, holding a cornucopia in her left hand and a palm branch in her right, inscription HILARITAS. Date: 178–183. Culture: Roman Empire. Medium: coin. Diameter: 18.0–19.5 mm. Weight: 2.82 g. Axis: 180°.

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LZT26A73_056

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Crispina empress 178–191 depicted Obverse bust drapery facing right inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA Reverse Hilaritas personification standing left holding cornucopia left hand palm branch inscription HILARITAS Date 178–183 Culture Roman Empire Medium coin Diameter 18.0–19.5 mm Weight 2.82 g Axis 180° single round metallic object irregular edge sits white background showing worn surface raised indented areas suggest textured lines shapes metal primarily silver-gray areas darker gray small spots greenish discoloration rim slight chips notches.