ROMAN EMPRESS WITH ELEGANT ANCIENT HAIR STYLE SILVER ROMAN COIN PENDANT

IN 14KY GOLD

248 A.D.

This beautiful ancient coin from the days of the Roman Empire is an excellent example of classic art in the ancient world.  This is a high grade authentic Roman silver antoninianus coin of the empress Otacilia Severa, the wife of emperor Philip I.  It was minted in Rome during the rule of her husband in 248 A.D..  The coin is a large fine example with a very well-centered strike and detail.  The high-polished 14 karat yellow gold pendant features a regal ribbed design which contrasts well with the bright silver of the ancient coin.  

History tells us very little about Otacilia Severa, the wife of Philip I.  In A. D. 237, she gave birth to a son who later became the emperor Philip II.  Recorded history from about 222 A.D. onward is highly scarce and no reliable accounts of the events of this time period have been discovered.  One event is generally accepted by historians.  Otacilia Severa held her son Philip II as he died, murdered by the Praetorian Guard in 249 A.D. near Rome or Verona.  Her demise is a mystery as she too, was either killed or permitted to live the remaining years of her life in seclusion and sadness having lost both her husband, Philip I and her son Philip II at the hand of aspiring Trajan Decius.

A fascinating artifact of history!

Overall diameter is sizable at 30 mm.

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