Aureus - Philippus I and Otacilia Severa MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 247-249 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Otacilia, diademed, draped, on crescent, 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 first Roman empress, Otacilia Severa, who was the wife of Emperor Philip I. Her image appears on the coin alongside her husband, which was a rare occurrence for a woman at that time. This coin is a significant historical artifact that highlights the important role of women in Roman society during the 3rd century AD.
