Details
LOT 3132
Crispina, Augusta AE Sestertius. AD 178-182.
Rome mint; struck AD 180-182. CRISPINA AVG IMP COMMODI AVG, draped bust to right / [S]ALVS, Salus seated to left, feeding from patera snake coiled around altar; S C across field. RIC III 672b (Commodus); Cohen 32; BMCRE 423 (Commodus). Very Fine. Attractive green highlights on light brown patina.(19.28gr, 28mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Ex London, Mayfair, UK, collection.
Accompanied by old collector's envelope noting 'Lot Brass / Crispina / wife of Commodus / AD 180 / Rev SALVS / L354 / 1/7/35'.
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