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LOT 2941
Otacilia Severa, Augusta AE 29mm of Heliopolis, Seleucis and Pieria. AD 244-249.
OTACILIA SEVERA AVG, draped bust to right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / [COL IVL AVG FEL I O M H COL HEL (Colonia Iulia Augusta Felix Iupiter Optimus Maximus Colonia Heliopolitana)], view of the propylaeum (entrance) of the temple of Jupiter Heliopolitanus; a flight of steps with a pedestal at each end leads to a portico of twelve columns with a tower at each end and cypress tree beneath central arch. RPC VIII Online Unassigned ID 6514; Sawaya series 51, 570-9. Near Very Fine.(13.22gr, 29mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 2941
Otacilia Severa, Augusta AE 29mm of Heliopolis, Seleucis and Pieria.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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