© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Crispina CERES; Ceres
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, seated left on cista mystica, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Crispina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), who was known for his philosophical writings and his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. The coin's design features a portrait of the emperor on one side and the goddess Ceres (Ceres) on the other, symbolizing the empire's prosperity and abundance. The coin was made of gold and weighed 7.2 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
