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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Plotina CAES AVG GERMA DAC COS VI P P ARA PVDIC; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253713 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Caesar Augustus Germanicus Dacicus, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae, Ara Pudicitia.
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 this coin is that it features an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of moral values and virtues. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 3.1 grams also indicate that it was a valuable and widely used currency during its time.
