© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Otacilia Severa CONCORDIA AVGG S C; Concordia
| Bronze | 17.6 g | 29.5 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG S C
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the two emperors. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.52–22.882 g;Diameter varies: 20.6–33 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Otacilia Severa coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.
