Description: Cilicia, Tarsos, Otacilia Severa, wife of Philip I (244 - 249 AD). ΩΤΑΚΙΛ CEYHPA EYT ΕΥC CΕ; draped bust right / ΤΑΡCΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩC; Nike standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm, AMK left, Γ Β in lower right.

Diameter: AE32 mm

Weight: 15 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SNG BN Paris 1744; SNG Bern/Rhigetti 1703

Commentary: green patina with sandy deposits

History: Beside the son Marcus Julius Philippus Severus (future Philip II), Otacilia Severa also had a daughter, Julia Severa or Severina, who was never mentioned by the ancient Roman sources.

Article Number: 008-04-01-41652