Sestertius - Otacilia Severa PIETAS AVGVSTORVM; Philippus I
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Philip the Arab, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right and Philip II, draped, bare-headed, left, facing one another.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Otacilia Severa, the mother of Emperor Philip I, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of Pietas Augustorum (the piety of the emperors) and the legend "PIETAS AVGVSTORVM" (the piety of the emperors). This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including internal conflicts, external threats, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to reflect the values and ideals of the Roman state, including the importance of family, piety, and the rule of law.
