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Ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Crispina / Concordia

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Code: 11676



This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of empress Crispina, minted in Rome between 178 - 182 AD 

Obverse: CRISPINA AVGVSTA, "Empress Crispina" draped bust right

Reverse: CONCORDIA, "Harmony" Concordia standing left holding patera & cornucopiae

A nice example with a great portrait.

CULTURE: ROMAN

DENOMINATION: Denarius

MATERIAL: Silver

DATE: 177 - 191 AD (this coin minted between 178 - 182 AD)

SIZE: 18mm dia

WEIGHT: 2.7 grams

ATTRIBUTION: RIC 278, RSC 5, BMC 36 (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 5996

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. East Sussex. UK.