Caption

Denarius, Crispina (164–192?; Roman empress 178–192), Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) issuer; obverse: draped bust of Crispina facing right, inscription CRISPINA·AVGVSTA; reverse: Venus stands straight, turns her head left, holds an apple in her extended right hand, adjusts her robe on her shoulder with her left hand, inscription V-E-N; date: 178–183; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); place: Rome; medium: coin; dimensions: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.85 g; axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_061

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Keywords

Denarius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer obverse draped bust facing right inscription CRISPINA·AVGVSTA reverse Venus stands straight turns head left holds apple extended right hand adjusts robe shoulder left hand inscription V-E-N date 178–183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 place Rome medium coin dimensions diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 345° worn circular metallic object raised profile person showing facial features hair textured short lines draped garment neck surface uneven pitted areas brighter darker metallic sheen silver gray tones rim irregular several small notches raised sections.