Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa PAX AVGG; Pax
| 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#282248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Augustorum.
Peace of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD) as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but it was smaller and lighter than the denarius, with a lower silver content. Despite its lower value, the Antoninianus was still widely accepted and used throughout the Roman Empire, and it remained in circulation for centuries. The coin , featuring Otacilia Severa and bearing the inscription PAX AVGG (Pax Augusta), was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip the Arab (244-249 AD). It's interesting to note that Philip the Arab was the first Roman Emperor to depict his wife on coins, which was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring gods, goddesses, or other imperial family members. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin featuring a woman, and it's a testament to the influence and power of Otacilia Severa during her time.