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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Roman Coins| ▸ |The Severan Period| ▸ |Plautilla||View Options:   | | | Fulvia Plautilla was the daughter of the immensely wealthy and powerful Praetorian Prefect Plautianus. She was married to Caracalla in 202 A.D., to both partners' mutual disgust. Their hatred for one another was so intense that they lived in different palaces and the marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father in 205, Plautilla was exiled to the Lipari islands. After seven years of suffering, Caracalla had her executed in 212 A.D. |
In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).RS46861. Silver denarius, BMCRE V p. 235, 399 (also 5 ridges); RIC IV 359 (S); RSC III 2; SRCV II -; Hunter III -, gVF, nice portrait, weight 3.740 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right, hair in five ridges; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG (harmony between the two emperors), Concordia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; scarce; SOLD
The "eternal harmony" between Caracalla and Plautilla was complete fiction. She and Caracalla hated each other, lived separately, and the marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.SH59964. Silver denarius, RIC IV 361 (S); RSC III 10; Hunter III p. 67, 1; SRCV II 7069; BMCRE V p. 235, 401 (seven ridges), VF, weight 3.266 g, maximum diameter 19.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, c. 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right, hair in eight horizontal ridges, flat chignon at back of head; reverse CONCORDIAE AETERNAE (eternal harmony), Caracalla on right, togate, standing left, roll in left hand, clasping right hands with Plautilla who stands right, fold of drapery over her left arm; SOLD
Concordia, the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony, did not favor Plautilla and Caracalla. Plautilla and Caracalla hated each other, lived separately, and the marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.RS79620. Silver denarius, RIC IV 363 (S); RSC III 1; BMCRE V p. 236, 411; SRCV II 7065; Hunter III -, EF, attractive portrait, flan split, weight 3.538 g, maximum diameter 20.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 202 - 22 Jan 205 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in ridges, looped plait at back of neck; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG (harmony between the two emperors), Concordia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand; scarce; SOLD
Although this coin suggests Caracalla and Plautilla desired an heir, it would have been difficult because their mutual hatred was so strong they even refused to dine together. Their marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.RS79621. Silver denarius, RIC IV 367 (S); RSC III 16; BMCRE V p. 237, 422; Hunter III 8; SRCV II 7072, Choice VF, nice portrait, well centered, edge cracks, weight 3.431 g, maximum diameter 18.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, c. 203 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair wavy, plait looped at back of neck; reverse PIETAS AVGG (to the piety of the two emperors), Pietas standing facing, head right, long scepter vertical in right hand, child on left arm; scarce; SOLD
In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).GS94289. Silver denarius, RIC IV 370 (S); RSC III 7; BMCRE V p. 300, 734; SRCV II 7067; Hunter III -, gVF, mint luster, flow lines, mild die wear, small edge crack, weight 3.309 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 180o, Laodicea ad Mare (Latakia, Syria) mint, under Severus, c. 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right; reverse CONCORDIAE (harmony), Concordia seated left, patera in extended right hand, double cornucopia in left hand; ex Numismatik Naumann auction 76 (7 Apr 2019), lot 461; SOLD
The "eternal harmony" between Caracalla and Plautilla was complete fiction. She and Caracalla hated each other, lived separately, and the marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.SH33592. Silver denarius, BMCRE V p. 235, 401 (also seven ridges); RIC IV 361 (S); RSC III 10; Hunter III p. 67, 1; SRCV II 7069, EF, weight 3.775 g, maximum diameter 19.4 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, c. 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right, hair in seven horizontal ridges, flat chignon at back of head; reverse CONCORDIAE AETERNAE (eternal harmony), Caracalla on right, togate, standing left, roll in left hand, clasping right hands with Plautilla who stands right, fold of drapery over her left arm; SOLD
In Roman religion, Concordia was the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony. The cult of Concordia Augusta ("Majestic Harmony") was of special importance to the imperial household. She is usually depicted wearing a long cloak and holding a patera (sacrificial bowl), a cornucopia (symbol of prosperity), or a caduceus (symbol of peace).SH48747. Silver denarius, RIC IV 363 (S); RSC III 1; BMCRE V p. 236, 411; SRCV II 7065; Hunter III -, gVF, nice portrait, two closed cracks, weight 3.304 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in ridges, large bun at back; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG (harmony between the two emperors), Concordia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand; scarce; SOLD
Although this coin suggests Caracalla and Plautilla desired an heir, it would have been difficult because their mutual hatred was so strong they even refused to dine together. Their marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.RS68921. Silver denarius, RIC IV 367 (S); RSC III 16; BMCRE V p. 237, 422; Hunter III 8; SRCV II 7072, VF, excellent centering, weight 2.582 g, maximum diameter 19.5 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, c. 203 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in ridges, looped plait at back of neck; reverse PIETAS AVGG (to the piety of the two emperors), Pietas standing facing, head right, long scepter in right, child in left; scarce; SOLD
Although this coin suggests Caracalla and Plautilla desired an heir, it would have been difficult because their mutual hatred was so strong they even refused to dine together. Their marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.SH57077. Silver denarius, RIC IV 362 (S); RSC III 21; BMCRE V p. 236, 406; SRCV II 7073; Hunter III -, VF, weight 3.473 g, maximum diameter 17.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 202 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLAE AVGVSTAE, draped bust right, hair coiled in horizontal ridges and fastened in bun at the back; reverse PROPAGO IMPERI, Caracalla (on right) and Plautilla standing confronted, clasping right hands; scarce, marriage issue; SOLD
Concordia, the goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony, did not favor Plautilla and Caracalla. Plautilla and Caracalla hated each other, lived separately, and the marriage was likely never consummated. After the fall and execution of her father, Caracalla's praetorian prefect, she was exiled to the Lipari islands and executed in 212 A.D.RS73191. Silver denarius, RIC IV 363 (S); RSC III 1; BMCRE V p. 236, 411; SRCV II 7065; Hunter III -, VF, perfect centering, nice style, frosty surfaces, weight 3.620 g, maximum diameter 18.6 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 202 - 22 Jan 205 A.D.; obverse PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA, draped bust right, hair in ridges, large bun at back; reverse CONCORDIA AVGG (harmony between the two emperors), Concordia standing half left, patera in right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand; scarce; SOLD
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