MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Philip I, with Otacilia Severa. AD 244-249. Æ Pentassarion (28.5mm, 13.31 g, 12h). Prastina Messallinus, legatus consularis. Struck AD 244-247.Electronic Auction 490 Merani Collection – Roman Provincial, Bronze Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MOESIA INFERIOR, Marcianopolis. Philip I, with Otacilia Severa. AD 244-249. Æ Pentassarion (28.5mm, 13.31 g, 12h). Prastina Messallinus, legatus consularis. Struck AD 244-247. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip vis-à-vis draped bust of Otacilia Severa, wearing stephane / Hera standing left, holding phiale and scepter; E (mark of value) to left. H&J, Marcianopolis 6.41.3.1; Varbanov 2077. Black-green patina, traces of earthen encrustation. Good VF. Rare. |