Dupondius - Crispina IVNO LVCINA S C; Juno
| Bronze | 11 g | 25.5 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 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO LVCINA S C
Translation:
Iuno Lucina. Senatus Consultum.
Iuno Lucina. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.29–12.76 g;Diameter varies: 25–26 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Crispina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius Commodus, also known as Commodus Antoninus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. Commodus was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior, and his reign was marked by a series of controversial and sometimes bizarre events. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Dupondius - Crispina, remains highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.