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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Plautilla PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 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 | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.69–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Plautilla (PIETAS AVGG; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military power. The image of Pietas on the coin may have been a symbol of the emperor's efforts to promote these values throughout the empire.
