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Code: 11679
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of empress Plautilla, minted at Rome in 202 AD
Obverse: PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, "Empress Plautilla" draped bust right
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, "Harmony of our Emperor" Concordia standing facing, head left, holding sceptre and patera.
A very nice example, toned and easily grades VF+
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 202 - 205 AD (this coin minted in 202 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.41 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IV 359; RSC 2 var. (hair style) RIC IV 363a (Caracalla); BMCRE 411
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
