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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Crispina CONCORDIA
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA
Translation: Harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.6–3.64 g;Diameter varies: 17.9–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Crispina (CONCORDIA) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Crispina, the empress, while the reverse bears the image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.2 grams were standard for denarii coins during this period.
