Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa IVNO LVCINA; Juno
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, in goat-skin head-dress (?), standing right, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO LVCINA
Translation:
Iuno Lucina.
Juno Lucina.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Otacilia Severa (IVNO LVCINA; Juno) was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip II (244-249 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored the female members of the imperial family. The coin's design features Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts Otacilia Severa, the empress and wife of Philip II. This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of women in Roman society and politics during that time period.