This ancient Roman coin features Otacilia Severa, the wife of Philip I, in front of a Tetrastyle temple. The coin is made of bronze and has a fineness of 0.99999. It is ungraded and uncertified, with no ownership history available.
The denomination and the historical period of Roman Imperial (27 BC-476 AD) make this a valuable addition to any coin collection. The coin has not been cleaned and remains in its original uncleaned state. This piece is a must-have for any collector of ancient coins.
Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (Marcus Julius Philippus), who reigned 244-249.
Roman provincial Æ 26-25 mm, 11.84 g.
Mesopotamia, Nisibis, AD 244-249.
Obv: MAP ΩTAKIΛ CЄOYHPAN CЄB,
(Marcia Otacillia Severa Sebasta)
diademed and draped bust right, on crescent.
Rev: IOY CЄΠ KOΛΩ NЄCIBI MHT,
(Julia Septimia Colonia Nisibis Metropolis)
[This "Julia" is a family name for Philip.]
Tetrastyle temple containing statue of city goddess seated facing; above her head, ram (Aries) leaping right; below, river god Mygdonius swimming right.
Refs: Sear Greek Imperial Coins 4065. BMC 27. SNG Copenhagen 244.
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