© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Crispina CERES; Ceres
| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES
Comment
Mass varies: 1.96–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 17.3–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Crispina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus (180-192 AD), who was known for his extensive building projects and military campaigns. The coin's design features the goddess Ceres, who was the patron of agriculture and fertility, on the obverse (front side), and an image of the emperor on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated by the Roman Empire's minting authorities to ensure its authenticity and value. Despite being over 1,800 years old, many of these coins have survived in good condition and are highly sought after by collectors and historians today.
