CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Otacilia Severa
- Denomination:
- Sestertius
- Composition:
- Orichalcum
- Date:
- 244-249 AD
- Obverse:
- MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, Diademed draped bust right
- Reverse:
- PIETAS AVGSTAE, Pietas standing slightly left, head facing left, raising right hand, box of perfume in left hand; S-C below left and right
- Reference:
- RIC IV 208a; Cohen V 46; Hunter III 23; SRCV III 9168
- Size:
- 29.5mm, 14.92g, 11h
- Province:
- Rome
- Grade:
- Choice gVF, bold portrait, high relief, attractive green patina, double-struck reverse, well centred
- Provenance:
- ex Forvm Ancient Coins (March 2017)
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. Pietas was one of the ancient Roman virtues.
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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