Description: Lydia, Thyateira, Plotina, wife of Trajan (98 - 117 AD). ΠΛΩΤΕΙΝΑ CEBACTH; draped bust right with hair in a plait behind / ΘΥA-TIΡH-NΩN within wreath.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 2,8 g

Grade: F/gF

Attribution: SNG München 628; Mionnet 902

Commentary: dark grey patina with contrasting deposits, well centered

History: In 100 AD Trajan awarded his wife with title of Augusta, but she did not accept the title until 105 AD, and did not appear on the coinage until 112 AD.

Article Number: 021-04-01-41652