Lot 1777
Philippopolis in Transjordan. Otacilia Severa. Æ 28 (24.54 g), Augusta, AD 244-249. Struck at Antioch for use in Philippopolis, ca. AD 247-249. MAP ΩTAKIΛ CEOVHPAN CE[B], Diademed and draped bust of Otacilia Severa right. Reverse: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛITΩN KOΛΩNIAC, Roma or Allat seated left on shield, holding eagle atop which is standing two figures (perhaps Divus Marinus and his wife), and spear. Spijkerman 5; K. Butcher, "Two Related Coinages of the Third Century AD: Philippopolis and Samosata," INJ 9 (1986-7), 9; SNG ANS -. Rare. Lightly mottled green and brown patina. Fine. Estimate Value $200 - 250
From the Alan Leventen Collection.
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