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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Crispina CERES S C; Ceres
| Bronze | 8.1 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, seated left on cista mystica, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES S C
Translation:
Ceres. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on one side, and the Roman empress Crispina on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his extravagance and excesses, and it is believed that the image of Crispina was included on the coin as a way to promote her as a powerful and influential figure in Roman society.
