Plotinopolis: A Provincial Mint in Thrace

Yıl 2023, Sayı: 41 , 38 - 54 , 27.01.2026

Marina Tasaklaki

https://doi.org/10.26650/gaad.20230013

https://izlik.org/JA66UY23FL

Öz

In the Roman province of Thrace twenty-two mints were gradually established, issuing bronze coins that featured either the emperor’s portrait or the head of a god/goddess. Among these, Plotinopolis began its monetary production under the reign of Antoninus Pius and ceased operations in the early 3rd century AD, shortly after the assassination of Caracalla. The primary objective of this paper is to provide a concise overview of the classification of Plotinopolis’ coinage, with particular attention given to its metrology and die production. Moreover, a comparison of its metrological standards with those of contemporary mints in Thrace aims to shed light on the potential existence of a unified metrological system across the province.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Plotinopolis , Roman provincial coins , Roman Thrace , metrology , common dies , monetary network

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