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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Crispina DIS GENITALIBVS
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Garlanded and lighted rectangular altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIS GENITALIBVS
Comment
Mass varies: 2.46–3.43 g;Diameter varies: 16.65–19 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, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. Commodus was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior, and the coin's inscription, "DIS GENITALIBVS," which translates to "of the gens Crispina," may have been a way to emphasize the coin's connection to the imperial family and legitimize Commodus' rule. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
