© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Crispina FECVNDITAS S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 10 g | 35 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 | 10 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS S C
Translation:
Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features the image of Crispina, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Commodus. She was known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins with the goddess Fecunditas, who represented fertility and abundance. This coin is one of the few examples of a Roman coin that features a real person, rather than a deity or a mythological figure.
