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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Crispina DIS GENITALIBVS
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Garlanded and lighted rectangular altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIS GENITALIBVS
Comment
Mass varies: 3.15–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 17.2–18.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Crispina (DIS GENITALIBVS) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus, also known as Commodus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. Commodus was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior, and the coinage issued during his reign reflects the political and economic instability of the time. The DIS GENITALIBVS inscription on the coin is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "DIVAE GENITALIAE," which means "of the divine birth," and was likely added to emphasize the emperor's divine right to rule. Despite the turmoil of Commodus' reign, the Denarius - Crispina (DIS GENITALIBVS) coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
