★ Rare Reverse Type ★

COELE. Damascus. Otacilia Severa (Augusta, 244-249). Ae.

Obv: M OTAC SEVERA AVG.
Diademed and draped bust right, set on crescent.
Rev: COL DAMAS METRO ΠΗΓΑΙ.
Tetrastyle temple containing figure standing left, hand raised, holding uncertain object; below, grott containing river-god Chrysoroas reclining left, holding reed and resting on urn; water flowing below; star to left, crescent to right; lit altar to lower left.

RPC VIII online - (unassigned; ID 15976); Rosenberger 40; SNG Righetti 2157.

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 17.73 g.
Diameter: 30 mm.