Bruttia Crispina
Wife of Commodus
Married 177 AD
Bruttia Crispina was the daughter of Gaius Bruttius Praesens who had fought against the Germans alongside Marcus Aurelius. She was married to Commodus in 177 AD when he was only 16 years old. Shortly after their marriage, Commodus left for the northern frontier. About 10 years following their marriage, Crispina was banished to Capri and later put to death on charges of adultery.
Monetary System
Mints:
Obverse legend:
CRISPINA AVGVSTA
Portrait Style
Draped bust right wavy hair in a bun
Draped bust right braided hair in a bun
Draped bust left
DENOMINATIONS
AU Aureus (7.25 grams)
AU Quinarius
AR Denarius (3.45 grams)
AE Sestertius (25.7 grams)
AE Dupondius (11.34 grams)
AE As
COLONIAL
Alexandria, Egypt
AR Tetradrachm (Egypt)
Æ Diobol (Egypt)
COUNTERFEIT
AU Aureus
