Roman Empire Crispina 164-191AD Silver Denarius Fine-Very Fine
Sure to be a stand out in your growing collection, the âCrispina Silver Denariusâ is a stunning example of the fascinating history surrounding ancient Roman currency.
Born in 164AD, Bruttia Crispina was the Empress Consort to her husband, the Emperor Commodus. The daughter of Gaius Bruttius Praesens, a two-time consul, Crispina came from an illustrious and aristocratic family with a long history of consuls and senators who were closely associated with many Roman Emperors, including Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.
When she was sixteen, Crispina married Commodus, who was co-ruler with his father Marcus Aurelius at the time. Their marriage was arranged by both their fathers in the hope of fostering some virtue in Commodus. Upon their marriage, Crispina received the title of Augusta, becoming Empress of the Roman Empire. The wedding of Crispina and Commodus was rather modest, despite a dowry of many estates and being commemorated on coinage that were given to the Roman people. Known to be a graceful, beautiful woman, Crispina was disliked by her husband due to her vanity and conceit, and there was also speculation that Commodus preferred the company of men.
Crispina seemingly had no significant influence over Commodusâ politics but endured backlash and in-fighting from her sister-in-law, Lucilla, who as an ambitious woman, was jealous of Crispina, her position and power. Due to Commodusâ infertility, Crispina was unable to produce an heir and after ten years of marriage, it is believed that Crispina may have fallen pregnant. She was charged with adultery and Commodus banished her to the island of Capri in 188AD. Three years later, she was executed.
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Roman Empire Crispina 164-191AD Silver Denarius Fine-Very Fine
Sure to be a stand out in your growing collection, the âCrispina Silver Denariusâ is a stunning example of the fascinating history surrounding ancient Roman currency.
Born in 164AD, Bruttia Crispina was the Empress Consort to her husband, the Emperor Commodus. The daughter of Gaius Bruttius Praesens, a two-time consul, Crispina came from an illustrious and aristocratic family with a long history of consuls and senators who were closely associated with many Roman Emperors, including Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.
When she was sixteen, Crispina married Commodus, who was co-ruler with his father Marcus Aurelius at the time. Their marriage was arranged by both their fathers in the hope of fostering some virtue in Commodus. Upon their marriage, Crispina received the title of Augusta, becoming Empress of the Roman Empire. The wedding of Crispina and Commodus was rather modest, despite a dowry of many estates and being commemorated on coinage that were given to the Roman people. Known to be a graceful, beautiful woman, Crispina was disliked by her husband due to her vanity and conceit, and there was also speculation that Commodus preferred the company of men.
Crispina seemingly had no significant influence over Commodusâ politics but endured backlash and in-fighting from her sister-in-law, Lucilla, who as an ambitious woman, was jealous of Crispina, her position and power. Due to Commodusâ infertility, Crispina was unable to produce an heir and after ten years of marriage, it is believed that Crispina may have fallen pregnant. She was charged with adultery and Commodus banished her to the island of Capri in 188AD. Three years later, she was executed.
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Sure to be a stand out in your growing collection, the âCrispina Silver Denariusâ is a stunning example of the fascinating history surrounding ancient Roman currency.
Born in 164AD, Bruttia Crispina was the Empress Consort to her husband, the Emperor Commodus. The daughter of Gaius Bruttius Praesens, a two-time consul, Crispina came from an illustrious and aristocratic family with a long history of consuls and senators who were closely associated with many Roman Emperors, including Trajan, Hadrian, Antonius Pius and Marcus Aurelius.
When she was sixteen, Crispina married Commodus, who was co-ruler with his father Marcus Aurelius at the time. Their marriage was arranged by both their fathers in the hope of fostering some virtue in Commodus. Upon their marriage, Crispina received the title of Augusta, becoming Empress of the Roman Empire. The wedding of Crispina and Commodus was rather modest, despite a dowry of many estates and being commemorated on coinage that were given to the Roman people. Known to be a graceful, beautiful woman, Crispina was disliked by her husband due to her vanity and conceit, and there was also speculation that Commodus preferred the company of men.
Crispina seemingly had no significant influence over Commodusâ politics but endured backlash and in-fighting from her sister-in-law, Lucilla, who as an ambitious woman, was jealous of Crispina, her position and power. Due to Commodusâ infertility, Crispina was unable to produce an heir and after ten years of marriage, it is believed that Crispina may have fallen pregnant. She was charged with adultery and Commodus banished her to the island of Capri in 188AD. Three years later, she was executed.
