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Æ22 - Plautilla NIKAIEΩN, Nicaea
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#360012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche or Ceres standing left, holding corn-ears
and a poppy in lowered left hand, right hand on hip (torch in
right arm?), wheel at foot left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: NIKAIEΩN
Translation: Nicaea
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Plautilla, the wife of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD. She was known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins and other artwork of the time. The coin's design also includes the inscription "NIKAIEΩN", which is a Greek phrase meaning "of Nicaea", indicating the city where the coin was minted.
