Code: 13080
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Plautilla, minted at Rome in 202 AD
Obverse: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, "Plautilla, the venerable" Bust of Plautilla, hair firmly waved and drawn down on neck, draped, right
Reverse: VENUS VICTRIX, "Venus Victorious" Venus, naked to waist, standing left, holding apple in extended right hand and palm in left hand, resting left elbow on shield; at feet, left, Cupid.
A wonderful coin with good detail and tone, grades VF
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 202 - 205 AD (this coin minted in 202-203 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.14 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 369
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Richmond, United Kingdom
