Denarius (Coin) Portraying Plautilla
Ancient Roman
202–205
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
womansilverportraitcoinimperial (roman)inorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalstriking (metalworking)roman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
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.
