Description: Crispina | AE25 | Struck under Marcus Sellius (Strategos) Reference: RPC IV.2 307, BMC 499–500 Date: 178-191 CE Obverse: ΚΡΙϹΠΙΝΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ; draped bust of Crispina, right Reverse:ϹΤΡ Μ ϹΕΛΛΙΟΥ ΟΜΟ ΝΕΙΚΟΜ ϹΜΥΡ; two Nemeses standing, facing each other, each plucking chiton, left one holding bridle, right one holding cubit rule; between, wheel Mint: Smyrna, Ionia Size: 24.8 mm Weight: 10.32 grams A nice, large provincial bronze featuring the unfortunate wife of Commodus, Bruttia Crispina. The reverse of this coin is an abbreviated Greek inscription which translates to "Of the strategos Marcus Sellius, concord of the Nicomedeans and the Smyrnaeans". This coin was thus struck to celebrate the alliance of the two great Anatolian cities. Nemesis (identifiable from her common iconography associations with a bridle and measuring stick) was a particularly important goddess for the city of Smyrna. However, in Smyrna, there were two manifestations of Nemesis, one more akin to Aphrodite and one more akin to Artemis--hence the dual Nemeses on the reverse. The reason for this duality is not known, although it has been suggested that they represent two aspects of the goddess, the kindly and the implacable, or the goddesses of the old city and the new city refounded by Alexander. Some cleaning scratches. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 39.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2025-02-14T21:12:04.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: AE25
Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 178-191 CE
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
