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Sestertius (coin) of Crispina (164–192?, Roman empress 178–192) issued under Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription CRISPINA·AVGVNTA. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a rudder placed on a globe in her left; inscription LAETITIA, control letters in SC fields. Date (original issue): 178–183. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; bronze. Diameter 33.5 mm, weight 28.50 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius coin Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 issued under Commodus 161–192 emperor 177–192 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription CRISPINA·AVGVNTA Reverse Laetitia standing left holding wreath right hand rudder placed globe inscription LAETITIA control letters SC fields Date original issue 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze Diameter 33.5 mm weight 28.50 g axis 180° round worn metal coin raised profile head surface areas brown dark brown green hints black patina uneven texture edge wear traces raised decorative elements head.