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As - Otacilia Severa PVDICITIA AVG S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 10.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, right hand drawing veil and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG S C
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Purity of the empress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.45–10.7 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of virtues and moral values in Roman culture during the time of Emperor Philip I, who ruled from 244 to 249 AD.
