Aureus - Crispina DIS CONIVGALIBVS
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Garlanded and lighted conical altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIS CONIVGALIBVS
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Crispina (DIS CONIVGALIBVS) coin, minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (178-191 AD), features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of the Roman gods or goddesses, it shows a portrait of the emperor's wife, Faustina the Elder, with the inscription "DIS CONIVGALIBVS" meaning "divine conjugal union." This coin is considered a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
