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Search Advanced Search Search By Coin ID     Home ANCIENT/BYZANTINE Ancient Spain (872) Byzantine (753) MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD Germany (30) MODERN WORLD COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS   Submit New Coin(s)   Sponsors page Terms of Service Contact Us About Us FAQ Page Coin Detail Click here to see enlarged image. ID:     100254 Type:     Roman Imperial Issuer:     Crispina Date Ruled:     AD 177-183 Metal:     Silver Denomination:     Denarius Struck / Cast:     struck Date Struck:     AD 177-183 Diameter:     17 mm Weight:     2.97 g Die Axis:     5 h Obverse Legend:     CRISPI_NA AVG Obverse Description:     ed bust right, hair in round coil at back Reverse Legend:     DIS_GENI_TALI_BVS Reverse Description:     Garlanded and lighted altar, square in shape Exergue:     TALI Mint:     Rome Primary Reference:     RIC III 0281A (Commodus) Reference2:     RSC II 15 Reference3:     BMCRE 31 Reference4:     Alram 8-4 (a) Photograph Credit:     Triskeles Auctions Source:     www.triskeles-auctions.com Special Comments:     The reverse legend dedicates the type to the Dei genitales, or gods of reproduction and birth. It is possible that Crispina dedicated an altar to these gods seeking divine assistance in producing an heir to the throne. Price Sold For:     125 USD Date Sold:     4/4/2013 Grade:     gVF Notes:     Triskeles Auctions, Auction 1: Lot No. 106

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