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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 - AV' all around. Reverse: Pudicitia (personification) veiled, seated left, right hand on breast, left hand lowered, legend 'PVDIC' all around, in SC fields. Date: 178–183. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 28.0 mm, weight 20.72 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_066

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Keywords

Sestertius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–192 issued under Commodus 161–192 emperor 177–192 Obverse bust drapery facing right legend Crispina - Av Reverse Pudicitia personification veiled seated left right hand breast left hand lowered Pvdic SC fields Date 178–183 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.0 mm weight 20.72 g axis 165° round worn coin brown dark brown patina showing seated figure left simple chair figure's outline chair details darker brown lighter brown background areas darker spotting surface irregularities across coin.