Crispina Augusta — Silver Denarius of Commodus’ Empress (AD 178–182)

Bruttia Crispina Silver Denarius (NGC Certified) — Commodus Augusta

Authentic NGC-certified silver denarius of Bruttia Crispina (AD 178) — Lucanian heiress marries 16-year-old Commodus, receives Augusta title + southern Italy estates.

Antonine Elegance Design

• Obverse: Draped bust right + "BRVTTIA CRISPINA AVG"

• Reverse: Venus / Concordia / Fecunditas + imperial virtues

• Legacy: Late Antonine refined portrait artistry

Technical Specifications

• Material: AR silver denarius (pre-debasement quality)

• Denomination: High-value Antonine currency

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Date: AD 178 marriage issue

• Mints: Rome imperial facility

Five Good Emperors End Essential

• Marries Commodus summer 178 (Marcus Aurelius alive)

• Lucanian dowry expands imperial southern holdings

• Prominent statuary + coinage honors new Augusta

• Witnesses transition from golden age to Commodus chaos

Collector Masterpiece

Last true Antonine empress in silver. Crispina stands at Rome's golden era threshold.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.