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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa PIETAS AVGVSTAE; Pietas
| 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 |
| Years | 248-249 |
| 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#282229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTAE
Translation:
Pietas Augustae.
To the venerable piety.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.94–4.91 g;Diameter varies: 22–24.2 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 248-249 AD, during the reign of Emperor Philip the Arab, who was struggling to maintain control over the empire's borders and economy. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Pietas, the personification of piety and devotion, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman culture.
