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Sestertius, Crispina (164–192?, Roman empress 178–191) and Commodus (161–192, Roman emperor 177–192) issuer: Commodus. Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA AVGV[STA]' all around. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a rudder in her left, globe in field, inscription 'LAET...' all around, 'SC' in fields. Date: 178–183. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 32.0 mm, weight 25.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_067

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Keywords

Sestertius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–191 Commodus 161–192 Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription Crispina Avgv Sta Reverse Laetitia standing left holding wreath right hand rudder globe field Laet Sc fields Date 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 32.0 mm weight 25.50 g axis 180° circular metal coin aged worn surface showing profile person's head head styled hair visible ear neck upper shoulders also shown coin's displays mix dark brown rusty orange black lighter brown patina patches wear discoloration rim uneven slightly raised places scratches small dents faint raised border pattern runs near edge part coin background portrait darker color contrasting lighter worn areas face shoulder.