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

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Philip I
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Sestertius with Bust of Otacilia Severa (obv) and Hippopotamus (rev)
Date Ca. 248
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)
Weight: 14.7 g (14.7 g)
Axis: 12:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.112

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Description:
Obverse: Diademed, draped bust of Otacilia Severa, facing right; inscription around.
Reverse: Hippopotamus standing and facing right; inscription around.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: [MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG].
Reverse: [SAECVLARES AVGG] SC


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