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711525 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
Issuer: |
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PLAUTILLA |
Date Ruled: |
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Augusta, 202-205 AD
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Metal: |
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Bronze |
Denomination: |
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Sestertius |
Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
Date Struck: |
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AD 202-203 |
Weight: |
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25.02 g |
Die Axis: |
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12 h |
Obverse Legend: |
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PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA |
Obverse Description: |
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Draped bust right |
Reverse Legend: |
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VENVS VICTRIX / S - C |
Reverse Description: |
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Venus standing left, holding apple in extended right hand, cradling palm in left arm, leaning on shield; to left, Cupid standing left, holding uncertain object |
Mint: |
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Rome |
Primary Reference: |
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RIC 579 (Caracalla) |
Reference2: |
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Banti 3 |
Reference3: |
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BMCRE P. 323, ‡ |
Reference4: |
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Cohen 27 |
Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76753 |
Grade:
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VF, dark brown patina, pierced in antiquity |
Notes: |
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Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1525 Extremely rare, one of approximately 12 known, the first we have offered for sale |
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