Crispina. Augusta AD 178-182. Rome
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23 mm, 13,79 g

CRISPINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right / IVNO LVCINA, Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre; S - C across fields.

Very Fine

RIC 680 (Commodus).

Crispina Augusta was a Roman empress, wife of Emperor Commodus in the 2nd century AD. She held the title of Augusta, signifying her status as the ruling emperor's wife. Initially prominent, her relationship with Commodus deteriorated over time, and she was accused of adultery in 188 AD and exiled to Capri where she was executed.