Caption

Denarius, Commodus (161–192), issuer; Crispina (164–192?), Roman empress. Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscribed CRISPINA·AVGV. Reverse: Venus seated left holding a long scepter in her left hand and a figurine of Victoria in her outstretched right hand, inscription -VS·F·-·ELIX. Date: 178–183 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 2.30 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_060

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Keywords

Denarius Commodus 161–192 issuer Crispina 164–192 Roman empress Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscribed CRISPINA·AVGV Reverse Venus seated left holding long scepter left hand figurine Victoria outstretched right hand inscription -VS·F·-·ELIX Date 178–183 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.30 g axis 15° roughly circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing faint relief seated humanlike figure sideways holding vertical staff object uneven rim subtle raised areas suggesting indented design elements darker gray spots lighter silver highlights across surface.