CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Otacilia Severa
- Denomination:
- Sestertius
- Composition:
- Orichalcum
- Date:
- 244-249 AD
- Obverse:
- OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed draped bust right
- Reverse:
- CONCORDIA AVGG, S-C below, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae
- Reference:
- RIC 203e; Cohen 5; Sear 9165
- Size:
- 27mm, 21.5g
- Province:
- Rome
- Grade:
- Choice gVF; repatinated; some corrosion
Marcia Otacilia Severa was the wife of Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus. During their reign, Otacilia and her husband were tolerant of Christians, effectively bringing an end to their persecutions by the Romans. Concordia was the Roman goddess of harmony.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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