Denarius (Coin) Portraying Plautilla

Art Institute of Chicago

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Plautilla

Roman, minted in Rome

Date
202-205, issued by Septimius Severus
Medium
Silver
Culture
Rome
Department
Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the profile head of Plautilla, facing right and draped. The back (reverse) depicts the imperial couple, Caracalla and Plautilla, clasping hands.

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