Otacilia Severa Antoninianus
RIC IV Philip I 137 · 244 AD-249 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Philip The Arab
Obverse
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Obverse
MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG
Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right ?
Reverse
AETERNITATI AVG
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Philip I 137 is an antoninianus of Otacilia Severa, issued under Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Philip I 137?
- RIC IV Philip I 137 is a Silver Antoninianus of Otacilia Severa issued under Philip The Arab (244 AD-249 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Philip I 137.
- How do you identify RIC IV Philip I 137?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Otacilia Severa, diademed, draped, on crescent, right ? with the inscription MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
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