As - Philippus I MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG; Otacilia Severa
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| 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#282354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG
Translation:
Marcia Otacilia Severa Augusta.
Marcia Otacilia Severa the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Otacilia Severa, the mother of Emperor Philip I, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Mars, the Roman god of war. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and the inclusion of Mars on the reverse may have been a symbol of the empire's military prowess and power.
