Otacilia Severa, Augusta, 244-249. Antoninianus (Silver, 23 mm, 4.26 g, 5 h), wife of Philip I, struck to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome, Rome, fourth officina, 248. OTACIL SEVERA AVG Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa set on crescent to right. Rev. SAECVLARES AVGG / IIII Hippopotamus walking right. Cohen 64. RIC 116B (Philip I). Somewhat mottled toning, but attractive. Good very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired prior to 1975.