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Crispina, wife of Commodus, Augusta 178 - 182 A.D.

Crispina was married to emperor Commodus in 177A.D., in an effort to foster some virtue in the young Caesar. Unfortunately, Crispina was a vain and haughty, if beautiful, and did little to improve Commodus' character. She was implicated in a plot to kill Commodus in 182. She was exiled to Capri with Lucilla and murdered soon after.

|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||as|
Juno Lucina was the Goddess of Light and of childbirth. In her honour, on 1st of March the Roman matrons celebrated the festival Matronalia and it was customary for their husbands or lovers to present gifts.
RB10976. Copper as, RIC III 680, Cohen III 24, BMCRE IV 433, Szaivert MIR 18 33, Hunter II 27, SRCV II 6018, VF, weight 11.378 g, maximum diameter 25.09 mm, die axis 135o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse IVNO LVCINA S C, Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; nice surfaces and patina, ex John Jencek; scarce; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
Ceres, equated with the Greek Demeter, is the Roman goddess of growing plants (particularly cereals) and of motherly relationships. Ceres is a favored goddess of neo-pagans.
RS48873. Silver denarius, RIC III 276, RSC II 1, BMCRE IV 33, Hunter II 5, SRCV II 5995, VF, nice portrait, struck with worn reverse die, weight 2.559 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, c. 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair waived and drawn back in coil; reverse CERES, Ceres standing left, veiled, grain ears in right hand, long torch in left hand; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).
RS79831. Silver denarius, RIC III 279; RSC II 9; BMCRE IV p. 693, 29; Hunter II 7; SRCV II 5997, Choice VF, well centered, nice portrait, edge cracks, weight 3.085 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair waved, pulled back and knotted in coil low on back of head; reverse CONCORDIA (harmony), clasped hands; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
Juno was the chief female divinity in the Roman pantheon, the protector and special counselor of the Roman state, and a member of the Capitoline Triad. She was a daughter of Saturn, the sister and wife of Jupiter, and the mother of Juventas, Mars, and Vulcan. She had many different aspects, such as Juno Moneta, Juno Sospita, and Juno Lucina, but here she is depicted as Juno Regina, "Juno the Queen." Juno is usually shown holding a patera, scepter or a statuette of Athena, and is often accompanied by a peacock. Her Greek equivalent is Hera.
RS67696. Silver denarius, RIC III 283, RSC II 21, BMCRE IV 41, Hunter II 10, SRCV II 6001, VF, nicely centered, weight 3.078 g, maximum diameter 18.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse IVNO, Juno standing facing, veiled, head left, patera in right hand, long scepter in left hand, peacock left at feet on left; scarce; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
Juno was the chief female divinity in the Roman pantheon, the protector and special counselor of the Roman state, and a member of the Capitoline Triad. She was a daughter of Saturn, the sister and wife of Jupiter, and the mother of Juventas, Mars, and Vulcan. She had many different aspects, such as Juno Moneta, Juno Sospita, and Juno Lucina, but here she is depicted as Juno Regina, "Juno the Queen." Juno is usually shown holding a patera, scepter or a statuette of Athena, and is often accompanied by a peacock. Her Greek equivalent is Hera.
RS67693. Silver denarius, RIC III 283, RSC II 21, BMCRE IV 41, Hunter II 10, SRCV II 6001, Choice VF, weight 3.263 g, maximum diameter 19.06 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse IVNO, Juno standing facing, veiled, head left, patera in right hand, long scepter in left hand, peacock left at feet on left; scarce; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
This type invokes the Gods of Childbirth, however, there is no record of the offspring from Commodus and Crispina.
RS73660. Silver denarius, RIC III 281 (R), RSC II 15, Hunter II 3, BMCRE IV 31, SRCV II 5999 var. (AVGVSTA), VF, well centered, weight 2.940 g, maximum diameter 17.9 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVG, draped bust right; reverse DIS GENITALIBVS, large square altar, flames at top center, horns(?) at sides of top; rare; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
Juno was the chief female divinity in the Roman pantheon, the protector and special counselor of the Roman state, and a member of the Capitoline Triad. She was a daughter of Saturn, the sister and wife of Jupiter, and the mother of Juventas, Mars, and Vulcan. She had many different aspects, such as Juno Moneta, Juno Sospita, and Juno Lucina, but here she is depicted as Juno Regina, "Juno the Queen." Juno is usually shown holding a patera, scepter or a statuette of Athena, and is often accompanied by a peacock. Her Greek equivalent is Hera.
RS77088. Silver denarius, RIC III 284, RSC II 22, Hunter II 9, BMCRE IV 41 noted var. (peacock at feet), SRCV II 6001 var. (same), VF, perfectly centered, nice portrait, small edge cracks, tiny flan flaw on reverse, light (polishing) scratches, weight 2.975 g, maximum diameter 17.7 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse IVNO, Juno standing facing, veiled, head left, patera in right hand, long scepter in left hand, no peacock; scarce; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||dupondius|
Juno Lucina was the Goddess of Light and of childbirth. In her honour, on 1st of March the Roman matrons celebrated the festival Matronalia and it was customary for their husbands or lovers to present gifts.
RB01832. Orichalcum dupondius, RIC III 680, Cohen III 24, BMCRE IV 433, Szaivert MIR 18 33, Hunter II 27, SRCV II 6018, VF/F, weight 10.89 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse IVNO LVCINA S C, Juno standing left, holding patera and scepter; scarce; SOLD


|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).
RS48781. Silver denarius, RIC III 278, RSC II 5, BMCRE IV 36, SRCV II 5996, EF, weight 2.407 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIA (harmony), Concordia standing left, patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; scarce; SOLD


Crispina, Wife of Commodus, Augusta 178 - 182 A.D.

|Crispina|, |Crispina,| |Wife| |of| |Commodus,| |Augusta| |178| |-| |182| |A.D.||denarius|
Juno was the chief female divinity in the Roman pantheon, the protector and special counselor of the Roman state, and a member of the Capitoline Triad. She was a daughter of Saturn, the sister and wife of Jupiter, and the mother of Juventas, Mars, and Vulcan. She had many different aspects, such as Juno Moneta, Juno Sospita, and Juno Lucina, but here she is depicted as Juno Regina, "Juno the Queen." Juno is usually shown holding a patera, scepter or a statuette of Athena, and is often accompanied by a peacock. Her Greek equivalent is Hera.
RS85201. Silver denarius, RIC III 283, RSC II 21, BMCRE IV 41, Hunter II 10, SRCV II 6001, VF, light toning, well centered on a tight flan, light marks and scratches, light corrosion, tiny edge cracks, weight 3.254 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 180 - 182 A.D.; obverse CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right; reverse IVNO, Juno standing facing, veiled, head left, patera in right hand, long scepter in left hand, peacock left at feet on left; scarce; SOLD




  




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