| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 142 Price realized: 380 EUR (Approx. 410 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Phrygia. Laodikeia ad Lycum. Plotina. Augusta AD 105-123. Bronze Æ 20 mm, 6,85 g ΠΛΩΤΕΙΝΑ [ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ], diademed and draped bust right / ΛΑΟΔΙΚ[ΕΩ]Ν, temple with six columns within which statue of (?). Very Fine RPC III 2321(this coin); Weber 7144. Pompeia Plotina, born before AD 70 and passing after January 1, AD 123, was the wife of Roman Emperor Trajan. Originating from Nemausus (Nîmes), France, little is known about her life before marrying Trajan, likely before AD 86. Coins featuring her image were minted from AD 112, suggesting her influence. Plotina played a pivotal role in advocating for Hadrian as Trajan's successor, despite Senate disapproval of Hadrian's adoption. After Trajan's death in AD 117, Plotina initially kept it secret, sending an adoption decree to Rome, claiming Trajan's incapacitation due to illness. On August 11, she disclosed Trajan's demise. Hadrian was accepted as emperor, and Plotina transported Trajan's ashes to Rome. She passed away five years later. Plotina's legacy lies in her influence during Trajan's rule and her strategic role in securing Hadrian's succession. The events following Trajan's death underscore her political acumen, as she navigated the intricacies of Roman politics to ensure a smooth transition of power. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
