© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
248 year| Silver | 4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 248 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand over altar and holding perfume box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.24–4.8 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Otacilia Severa is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 248 AD, during the reign of Emperor Philip the Arab, who was struggling to address issues of inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of artistic and historical significance, featuring a beautiful depiction of the goddess Pietas on the reverse side.
