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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Otacilia Severa PVDICITIA AVG S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 20.2 g | 31 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 | 20.2 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, right hand drawing veil and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG S C
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Purity of the empress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.46–24.09 g;Diameter varies: 29–33 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 an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, 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 virtue. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery may have been intended to promote the idea of a strong and virtuous Roman Empire, with Pudicitia serving as a symbol of the empire's commitment to moral excellence.
