The representation of Italia turrita was proposed under the emperor Trajan, who wanted it to be sculpted on the Trajan's Arch erected in Benevento in 114–117, and also on one of the two Pluteos called anaglypha, four years later.
Emperor Trajan envisioned a depiction of Italia turrita to be incorporated into the construction of the Trajan's Arch in Benevento, and also on one of the two Pluteos called anaglypha, which were built four years later.