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Numismatic Auction 43  20 October 2015
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Lot 105

Estimate: 125 USD
Price realized: 290 USD
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Phoenicia, Tyre. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, A.D. 244-249. AE 27 (26.9 mm, 12.50 g, 6 h). CAB ..., diademed and draped bust right / COL TYRO METRO, Hermes-Thoth standing left, holding papyrus roll and caduceus; ibis standing left before, murex shell on palm tree to the right. Rouvier 2358; BMC -. F/VF, yellow highlights, pitting on obverse legend. Very Rare.

Ex Amphora Coins.

The attribution to Otacilia Severa is uncertain due to the lack of legend. This reverse type is not known for any empress at Tyre.
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