As - Crispina (IVNO REGINA S C; Juno) (178-191) front As - Crispina (IVNO REGINA S C; Juno) (178-191) back
As - Crispina (IVNO REGINA S C; Juno) (178-191) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

As - Crispina IVNO REGINA S C; Juno

 
Bronze 13.4 g 25 mm
Description
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
13.4 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#266087
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO REGINA S C

Translation:
Iunoni Reginae. Senatus Consultum.
To Queen Juno. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The coin features a portrait of Crispina, the wife of Roman Emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD. Crispina was known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins and other artwork during her husband's reign. The coin's design also includes an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, which further highlights Crispina's role as a prominent Roman matron.