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Coin: Sestertius with Bust of Otacilia Severa (obv) and Pudicitia (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Philip I
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Sestertius with Bust of Otacilia Severa (obv) and Pudicitia (rev)
Date 244–249
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1 1/16 in. (2.8 cm)
Weight: 0.57 oz. (16.18 g)
Axis: 12:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.111

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Description:
Obverse: Diademed bust of Otacilia Severa, facing right, draped. Inscription around.
Reverse: Pudicitia, seated and facing left, holding long scepter in left hand while right hand adjusts veil. Inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: [M]ARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG.
Reverse: [PVDICI]TIA AVG SC


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