Otacilia Severa provincial; Ionia, Metropolis

One of several coins purchased today. Share whatever you feel is relevant--Metropolis coins, Otacilia provincials, coins with Athena Promachos, etc!


Otacilia Severa, AD 244-249
Roman provincial Æ 27 mm, 10.88 g
Ionia, Metropolis, AD 244-249
Obv: ΜΑΡ ΩΤΑ CЄΥΗΡΑ, diademed and draped bust right
Rev: ΜΑΡ CΤΡ ΑΠΡΩΝΙΑΝȣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛЄΙ-ΤΩΝ, Goddess standing left, holding Athena Promachos (Ἀθηνᾶ Πρόμαχος) and cornucopiae
Refs: SGI 4011; SNG Von Aulock 2070; SNG Copenhagen --; SNG München --.

 

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Nice big provincial @Roman Collector. I have two of her coins:

 

Nice Ota @Roman Collector !

The only one I have:


RI Otacilia Severa 244-249 CE w-Philip I AR Ant Pietas Augustae incense RIC IV 43

 

Nice provincial of Otacilla. Hers is one of my favs i have, a Rome sest.

 

I may incorrect about that.

 

Nope. Yours is an imperial issue from the mint in Rome.

 

ok thanks RC..i got to rehashing the legend again.. i can convince my of anything..(those nagging doubts )

 

Silver Double Denarius (a.k.a. antoninianus)
Rome mint, A.D. 246-248
Obv: M OTACIL SEVERA AVG
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG - Concordia, seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae
RIC (Philip I) 125(c)
23mm, 3.9g.

 

Nice bronze, I have no provincials bronzes of hers.

 

@Roman Collector: I love the texture and patina of your coin. I just want to touch it! Classic eastern provincial vibe. Very cool.