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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Otacilia Severa PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| 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 | 244-246 |
| 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#282216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, right hand drawing veil and holding transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.63–4.58 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Otacilia Severa (PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia) was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip II (244-249 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and military. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured various members of the imperial family, including his wife, Otacilia Severa, who was known for her beauty and piety. The coin's design features a portrait of Otacilia Severa on one side and an image of the goddess Pudicitia (modesty) on the other, highlighting the importance of virtues like modesty and purity in Roman culture.
