Antoninianus - Diocletianus ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#305896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, modius.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ANNONA AVG
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Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.364–4.08 g;Diameter varies: 22–23.5 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was issued during a time of economic and agricultural prosperity in the Roman Empire.
