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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. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.9–18.3 mm. Weight: 2.73 g.

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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 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Medium coin Diameter 17.9–18.3 mm Weight 2.73 g round worn metal coin uneven slightly irregular edge showing weathered textured surface shades gray dark gray silver areas brownish patina faint shallow raised indented shapes visible across face rim small chips dents.