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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Otacilia Severa PIETAS AVGG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 15.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Otacilia Severa (Marcia Otacilia Severa) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 248-249 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing over altar and holding prefume box.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.64–18.01 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of moral values and devotion to the state. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by common people, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
