Caption

Sestertius, 178–183 CE. Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, legend 'CRISPINA AVGVSTA' around. Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a rudder in her left; globe in field, legend 'LAET...' around, 'SC' in fields. Issuer: Commodus (emperor 177–192) for Crispina (empress 178–192). Roman Empire; Rome. Bronze coin, diameter 32.0 mm, weight 25.50 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A73_068

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Rights managed

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58.0Mb (3.0Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius 178–183 Ce Obverse Bust Crispina drapery facing right legend Crispina Avgvsta Reverse Laetitia standing left holding wreath right hand rudder globe field Laet Sc fields Issuer Commodus emperor 177–192 empress 178–192 Roman Empire Rome Bronze coin diameter 32.0 mm weight 25.50 g axis 180° image round worn metal object dark brown black surface areas lighter brown gold edges faint raised lines form outline seated human- figure extended arm draped cloth irregular marks scratches visible across surface.