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Commodus (161–192 CE; Roman emperor 177–192), issuer; Crispina (164–192?; Roman empress 178–191), depicted; Roman deities; iconography of Crispina and Venus. Obverse: Bust of Crispina in drapery facing right, inscription 'CRISPINA - AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Venus stands left, holds an apple in her right hand, drapes a robe over her shoulder with her left, inscription 'V E' all around, in SC fields. Date: 178–183 CE. Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE), Rome. Coin: diameter 24.5–25.0 mm, weight 9.01 g, axis 165°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A73_075

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Keywords

Commodus 161–192 Ce Roman emperor 177–192 issuer Crispina 164–192 Roman empress 178–191 depicted Roman deities iconography Venus Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription Crispina - Avgvsta Reverse stands left holds apple right hand drapes robe shoulder V E SC fields Date 178–183 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Rome Coin diameter 24.5–25.0 mm weight 9.01 g axis 165° round weathered coin raised profile person relief showing side view head shoulders coin surface textured irregular wear corrosion visible visible colors include brown dark brown reddish-brown black hints green.