Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa OTACIL SEVERA AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 248-249 |
| 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#282230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OTACIL SEVERA AVG
Translation:
Otacilia Severa Augusta.
Otacilia Severa the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Otacilia Severa (OTACIL SEVERA AVG) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing steadily over the years, and by the time of Otacilia Severa's reign, it had become almost worthless. In response, the Roman government introduced a new coin called the "Antoninianus," which was made of a silver-copper alloy and had a higher silver content than previous coins. This was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Antoninianus coin continued to fluctuate over time.
