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Hemiobol - Otacilia Severa COL FL PAC DEVLT
| Bronze | 6.58 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Deultum (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | ½ Obol (1⁄12) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.58 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#76470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL FL PAC DEVLT
Interesting fact
The Hemiobol coin featuring Otacilia Severa was issued during a time of significant political and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "COL FL PAC DEVLT," stands for "Colonia Flavia Pacis Deultensium," which refers to the city of Deultum, where the coin was minted, and its status as a Roman colony. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Philip the Arab, who ruled from 244 to 249 AD, a time of relative peace and stability in the empire. Despite its bronze material, which was considered less valuable than other metals like gold or silver, the Hemiobol coin was an important part of everyday transactions and trade in the Roman Empire.
