Thrace, Mesembria, Philip I
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Description
Thrace, Mesembria, Philip I (244 – 249 AD). AÎ¥T M IOΥΛ ΦIΛIÎ Î OC M WT CEBHPA CE; confronting draped busts of Philip (laureate), on left, and Otacilia Severa / MECAMBPIANΩN; Hermes standing left, purse in right, caduceus in left.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE25 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,46 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Moushmov 4026; Pick 1202 |
| Commentary: | dark green patina, well centered, good details with sharp reverse |
Historical Context
The suspicion that Philip and Otacilia had something to do with Gordian's death caused penance to be imposed on them by the Christian bishop of Antioch, Babylas, during their journey back to Rome; Otacilia fulfiled her penance and is sometimes regarded as a first Christian Empress.
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