Plautilla, wife of Caracalla (died 212 AD). AE cast As, "Limes" coin, c. 202-204 AD. Obv. PLAVTILLA AVGVSTA. Bust of Plautilla, hair coiled in ridges, fastened in bun at back, draped, right. Rev. PIETAS AVGG S C. Pietas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and child in left arm. RIC IV Caracalla 581 (as). 6.18 g. 23.00 mm. R. Dark green patina. Good F
Ancient Roman coin obtained by casting using an 'official' coin as a mould. These types of ancient copies were produced and probably used in remote areas of the Roman Empire. Apparently the Roman government was often not interested in providing all provinces with coins to facilitate small monetary transactions.