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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Crispina IVNO; Juno
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO
Translation:
Iuno.
Juno.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.46–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Crispina (IVNO; Juno) coin was minted 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 coinage of his reign reflects the political and economic instability of the time. The coin's design features a portrait of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the obverse, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully controlled, reflecting the Empire's efforts to maintain the integrity of its currency despite the economic challenges of the time.
