Ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Crispina / Venus
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About this item
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of empress Crispina, minted in Rome between 178 - 182 AD
Obverse: CRISPINA AVGVSTA, "Empress Crispina" draped bust right
Reverse: VENUS, "Goddess Venus" Venus standing left, holding an apple & drawing drapery from het left shoulder.
A nice example with a great portrait and toned.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 177 - 191 AD (this coin minted between 178 - 182 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.16 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RCV 2000 Edition Number 5992, RIC 286a, Cohen 36, BMC 44note
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. London. The United Kingdom.
Additional Information
Avon, United Kingdom
