Ancient Coin Stories

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Crispina 177-182
AR Denarius 3.93g, 18mm
Bust of Crispina right CRISPINA AVGVSTA
Clasped hands CONCORDIA
RSC 8
Ex Aegean Numismatics
164 CE

Crispina is born. Her father, Gaius Bruttius Praesens, is a consul and governor.

178 CE

Commodus marries Bruttia Crispina.

188 CE

Crispina charged with adultery by Commodus and banished to Capri.

191 CE

Crispina is executed by Commodus.