As - Otacilia Severa (MILIARIVM SAECVLVM S C) (248-249) front As - Otacilia Severa (MILIARIVM SAECVLVM S C) (248-249) back
As - Otacilia Severa (MILIARIVM SAECVLVM S C) (248-249) photo
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As - Otacilia Severa MILIARIVM SAECVLVM S C

 
Bronze 10.5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Empress
Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
248-249
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282361
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Low column.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MILIARIVM SAECVLVM S C

Translation:
Miliarium Saeculum. Senatus Consultum.
Millenial age. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 8.82–12.26 g;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a Roman empress, Otacilia Severa, who was the wife of Emperor Philip I (also known as Philip the Arab). She was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband's rule, and her image on this coin is a unique representation of a powerful woman in ancient Rome.