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Sestertius of Crispina (164–192?; Roman empress 178–191), issued under Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192). Obverse: bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription RISPINA - AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus seated left holding a long scepter in her left hand and a small figurine in her outstretched right hand; Victoria, all around. Date: 178–183. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 27.5–30.0 mm, weight 20.01 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_069

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Sestertius Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–191 issued under Commodus 161–192 emperor 177–192 Obverse bust drapery facing right inscription RISPINA - AVGVSTA Reverse Venus seated left holding long scepter left hand small figurine outstretched right hand Victoria Date 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 27.5–30.0 mm weight 20.01 g axis 165° round worn metal coin textured uneven surface showing raised profile person's head leaf- shape near back head ornamental raised areas rim visible colors include brown dark brown reddish-brown hints black muted gold.