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Sestertius with bust of Otacilia Severa, struck under Philip I
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 248
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 17.88 gm.
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.157
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Otacilia Severa diademed, right.
MARCIAOTACILSEVERAAVG
Reverse: Hippopotamus, right.
[S]AECVLARESAVGG In ex.: S C
MARCIAOTACILSEVERAAVG
Reverse: Hippopotamus, right.
[S]AECVLARESAVGG In ex.: S C
ProvenanceBy 1888: with van Lennep, Smyrna; purchased by MFA from van Lennep, January 5, 1888, for $75.00 (this figure is the total price for 88.12-88.262)