Caption

Denarius, Plautilla (ca. 185–212; Roman empress 202–205). Obv.: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. Draped bust of Plautilla facing right, hair smooth and tied in a small bun at the nape of the neck, pearl rim. Rev.: VENVS, IX. Venus, stripped to the waist, stands straight, head turned left, holding an apple in her right hand and a palm in her left; the elbow of her left hand rests on a shield; at her feet Cupid facing left, pearl rim. Date: 202–205 CE, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE). Coin. Diameter (obverse) 17.9 mm; diameter (reverse) 18.3 mm; weight 2.73 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_100

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Denarius Plautilla ca 185–212 Roman empress 202–205 Obv. Plavtilla Avgvsta Draped bust facing right hair smooth tied small bun nape neck pearl rim Rev. Venvs Ix Venus stripped waist stands straight head turned left holding apple right hand palm elbow left hand rests shield feet Cupid Date 202–205 Ce Rome Roman Empire 27 Bce–476 Ce Coin Diameter obverse 17.9 mm diameter reverse 18.3 mm weight 2.73 g circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person object aged scratches indentations patina darker lighter tones visible colors include gray dark gray brown hints black.