Caption

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, inscription RISPINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Venus seated left holding a long scepter in her left hand and a figurine in her outstretched right hand, with Victoria in the fields. 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_070

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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 inscription RISPINA AVGVSTA Reverse Venus seated left holding long scepter left hand figurine outstretched right hand Victoria fields Date 178–183 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 27.5–30.0 mm weight 20.01 g axis 165° round irregularly edged metallic object worn textured surface showing patina brown dark brown greenish small reddish areas faint incised embossed lines form outline seated human- figure raised platform seat arm extended bent subtle shadows highlights across surface indicating uneven wear slight depressions.