Crispina. Augusta AD 178-182. Rome
Denarius AR

19 mm, 3,18 g

CRISPINA AVG, draped bust to right / CONCORDIA, clasped hands.

Good Very Fine

RIC III 279 (Commodus); BMCRE 37 (Commodus); RSC 8.

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.