Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 41 29 Sep 2021
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THRACE. Mesembria. Philip I, with Otacilia Severa. A.D. 244-249. Æ. 10.62 gm. 26 mm. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Philip right, facing draped bust of Otacilia Severa left,wearing stephane; AYT M IOYΛ ΦIΛIΠΠOC AYΓ M ΩTAKIΛ CEBHPA / Dionysos standing left, holding long filleted thyrsos and pouring from a kantharos; MECAMBPIANΩN. Varbanov 4237. Good Very Fine; well detailed portraits; slightly rough, uncleaned surfaces, but pleasing glossy green patina nonetheless. (Coin better in person than in photo.).
Purchased from Burbulis in January 1999.