Sestertius - Otacilia Severa (PIETAS AVGVSTAE S C; Pietas) (244-249) front Sestertius - Otacilia Severa (PIETAS AVGVSTAE S C; Pietas) (244-249) back
Sestertius - Otacilia Severa (PIETAS AVGVSTAE S C; Pietas) (244-249) photo
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Sestertius - Otacilia Severa PIETAS AVGVSTAE S C; Pietas

 
Bronze 17.1 g 27.5 mm
Description
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
17.1 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282386
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pietas, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding box of perfume in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTAE S C

Translation:
Pietas Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
To the venerable piety. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 12.11–21.82 g;
Diameter varies: 23–29.7 mm;

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 a rare representation of the Roman goddess Pietas, who was revered for her devotion to the gods and her role in maintaining the social order. The coin's design, which shows Pietas standing with a scepter and a patera (a ritual offering dish), highlights the importance of this virtue in Roman culture and underscores the message that the Roman Empire was a place where piety and devotion to the gods were highly valued.