As - Otacilia Severa SAECVLARES AVGG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hippopotamus, standing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLARES AVGG S C
Translation:
Saeculares Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Secular Games of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As coin featuring Otacilia Severa is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 248-249 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the As, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
