# Denarius (Coin) Portraying Plautilla

- By: Ancient Roman
- Date: 202-205, issued by Septimius Severus
- Medium: Silver
- Classification: Coin
- Dimensions: Diam.: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)
- Culture: Rome
- Credit line: Gift of Martin A. Ryerson
- Museum: [Art Institute of Chicago](https://www.artic.edu/artworks/5673)
- Rights: [Public domain (CC0)](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- Picture: https://www.artic.edu/iiif/2/d9530e85-7d85-0f90-319e-a64606e775ca/full/!1920,1080/0/default.jpg
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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.

Description © Art Institute of Chicago, CC BY 4.0