Aureus - Crispina VENVS; Venus
| 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#265553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Crispina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his extravagance and excesses. The coin's design features a portrait of the emperor's mother, Crispina, on the obverse, and the goddess Venus on the reverse. The coin was made of gold, which was a symbol of wealth and power in ancient Rome. Despite its high value, the coin was widely circulated and used in everyday transactions, reflecting the prosperity and economic growth of the Roman Empire during this period.
