© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Plautilla and Caracalla CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-205 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Caracalla, togate, standing left, clasping right hands with Plautilla, draped, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Concordiae Aeternae.
To eternal harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.72–3.83 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the empress Plautilla, who was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband, Emperor Caracalla. She played a significant role in Roman politics during her husband's reign and was often depicted on coins, as seen in this Denarius.
