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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Crispina VENVS; Venus
| 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#265551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS
Comment
Mass varies: 2.64–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 16.7–18.75 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Crispina coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting the goddess Venus standing left, holding a flower and a mirror. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity, which was attributed to the blessings of the goddess Venus. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VENVS," which is an abbreviation of the Latin word for Venus, further emphasizing the coin's association with the goddess. This design was used during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 178 to 191 AD.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (178-191) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Crispina (VENVS; Venus) (178-191) coin.
