Ancients: Otacilia Sestertius

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by CoinMike747, Apr 18, 2014.

  1. CoinMike747

    CoinMike747 Barber Connoisseur

    Greetings fellow ancient collectors,

    Yesterday was my local coin clubs annual show, and the sole coin I purchased was one I couldn't leave without. It is my second sestertius in my collection, and has a appearance I really enjoy. Also comparing what I paid for it to eBay and Vcoins prices, I got it for a song of a price! Here she is: IMG_4285-horz.jpg
    Otacilia Severa Æ sestertius. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed draped bust right / PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia seated left, hand raised to pull veil from face & holding scepter, SC in ex. RIC 209a, Cohen 55
    Feel free to post any of your sesterce of Otacilia, or of her husband!

    -Mike
     
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Is it actually that green? Regardless, it's a nice looking coin. I only own one coin of hers but it's an Antoninianus:
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    OTACILIA SEVERA AR Antoninianus
    OBVERSE: OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed draped bust right on crescent
    REVERSE: PIETAS AVGVSTAE, Pietas standing left, holding box of perfumes
    Struck at Rome, 244-249 AD
    2.7g, 22mm
    RIC 130
     
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  4. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Wonderful, still might get more ladies in sestertius form in time.
     
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  5. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Super coin, love the patina!
     
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  6. CoinMike747

    CoinMike747 Barber Connoisseur

    It does have a green patina. That was actually a reason for me being drawn to the coin.
     
  7. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    I agree that the color is special. Mine are quite ordinary.

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  8. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    Wow CoinMike747 => that baby has amazing eye-appeal (very cool colour)


    I have two examples of Otacilia Severa ...

    => an Æ Sestertius and an AR Antoninianus


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  9. CoinMike747

    CoinMike747 Barber Connoisseur

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  10. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Very nice! Killer patina on it.

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  11. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    That green is awesome, i can see why you bought it. What show did you attend ?? very nice..
     
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  12. TJC

    TJC Well-Known Member

    Great coin Mike! I am digging the green patina and an attractive portrait too! congrats!
     
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  13. CoinMike747

    CoinMike747 Barber Connoisseur

    It was a small show hosted by Ocean County Coin Club.
     
  14. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    I love a sweet green sestertius! nice np CM.
     
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