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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus - Plotina CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI P P ARA PVDIC; Pudicitia
| Gold | 7.34 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar set on five steps with Pudicitia standing on curule chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI P P ARA PVDIC
Unabridged legend: Caesar Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Ara Pudicitia
Translation: Caesar, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Dacians, consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. The altar of chastity
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Plotina coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pudicitia (modesty or chastity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of moral values and virtue. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight of 7.34 grams make it a valuable and significant artifact from ancient Rome.
