Aureus - Trajan and Plotina PLOTINAE AVG
| Gold | 7.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 117-118 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Plotina, diademed, hair in queue, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PLOTINAE AVG
Unabridged legend: Plotinae Augusta.
Translation: Of [Pompeia] Plotina the venerable.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Trajan and Plotina is that it was minted during a time of great prosperity and military expansion for the Roman Empire. Under Trajan's rule, the empire reached its greatest extent, and the coinage of this period reflects the wealth and power of the Roman state. The Aureus was the standard unit of currency for the Roman Empire and was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The coin's design features images of both Trajan and his wife, Plotina, which highlights the important role that women played in Roman society during this period.
