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Sestertius 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, legend CRISPINA - AVGV, TA. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a rudder placed on a globe in her left, legend LAETITIA; in SC fields. Date attributed ca. 178–183. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 33.5 mm; weight 28.50 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_064

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Sestertius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 issued under Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 Obverse bust drapery facing right legend CRISPINA - AVGV Ta Reverse Laetitia standing left holding wreath right hand rudder placed globe legend LAETITIA SC fields Date attributed ca 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 33.5 mm weight 28.50 g axis 180° round worn metal object dark mottled surface showing brown black green hints gray featuring raised central figure standing person slender silhouette draped clothing figure's outline appearing lighter brown darker patches irregular raised shapes textured areas surrounding figure slightly rim edge.