Egypt. Alexandria. Otacilia Severa, as Augusta, 244-249. Tetradrachm (Billon, 23.5 mm, 13.18 g). Dated RY 3 of Philip I (= 245/6). M ⲰΤ CЄΟΥHPA CЄ M CTPA Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. Nilus reclining left, holding reed in his right hand and cornucopiae in his left; below, crocodile to right; L Γ (date) to left. Dattari- Savio 10433. Emmett 3560. RPC VIII online, unassigned ID 2966. Emmerett 3560. Attractive patina, minor roughness on reverse, otherwise, Good Very Fine. Ex De Geus 10, 16-17.10.2000, lot 2286. Alexandrian coinage ratifies the custom of presenting on coins different members of the imperial family. Here is Octacilia Severa‘s turn, empress consort of Philip I and mother of Philip II, portrayed with draped and diademed bust. Specimen of great rarity (Emmett 5) showing on the reverse the peaceful image of Nilus with attributes, lying down on the back of a crocodile on a rock.