CVC & Collectables presents a Philip I Saecular Games–era piece for the empress Otacillia Severa: a silver AR Antoninianus (double-denarius) from AD 248, featuring the celebrated hippopotamus reverse. Certified NGC Choice VF.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer/Empress: Otacillia Severa (wife of Philip I)
- Date/Mint: AD 248, Rome — Saecular Games issue
- Denomination/Metal: AR Antoninianus (double-denarius), silver
- Grade: NGC Choice VF
- Obverse: OTACIL SEVERA AVG — diademed, draped bust right on crescent
- Reverse: SAECVLARES AVG — hippopotamus standing right; IIII in exergue (day four of the Games)
- References: RIC 116b; RSC 63
Collectibility
A popular millennium-festival type pairing a strong imperial portrait with the coveted hippopotamus reverse. In NGC Ch VF, this is a prime addition to Saecular Games or Crisis of the Third Century theme sets. Find more alike here!
