★ An attractive Denarius of Crispina ★

Crispina, Augusta, 178-182. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.39 g, 12 h), Rome. CRISPINA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Crispina to right. Rev. VENVS Venus standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing up fold of drapery with left. BMC 44. Cohen 35. RIC 286a. An attractive example with a lovely portrait. Minor areas of faint discoloration , otherwise, virtually as struck.