Bruttia Crispina was Roman Empress from 178 to 191 as the consort of Roman Emperor Commodus.
As Augusta, Crispina was extensively honoured with public images during the last two years of her father-in-law's reign and the initial years of her husband's reign.
She did not seem to have any significant political influence over her husband during his bizarre reign.
After ten years of marriage, Crispina was falsely charged with adultery by her husband and was banished to the island of Capri in 188, where she was later executed.
As Augusta, Crispina was extensively honoured with public images during the last two years of her father-in-law's reign and the initial years of her husband's reign.
She did not seem to have any significant political influence over her husband during his bizarre reign.
After ten years of marriage, Crispina was falsely charged with adultery by her husband and was banished to the island of Capri in 188, where she was later executed.
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Crispina
Obverse: draped bust right; CRISPINA__AVGVSTA
Reverse: Juno standing left holding scepter and patera; IVNO LV_CINA / S__C
Diameter:
25 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 12.92 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 12.92 g
No notes for this coin
RIC III 680, Cohen 24, BMCRE IV 433, SRCV II 6018
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Crispina
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An
AE
unit
struck 178-182 AD
in
Philippopolis
Obverse: draped bust right; KPICΠEINA__CEBACTH
Reverse: Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm frond; ΦIΛIΠΠ_OΠO_ΛEITΩN
Diameter:
24 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 9.5 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 9.5 g
ex Naumann
RPC IV online -; Varbanov 1153; Mouchmov 5233