Antoninianus - Gordian III ANNONA AVGG; Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Augustorum.
The grain supply of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gordian III (244-249 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various personifications of the Roman state, such as Annona, the goddess of grain, on the reverse. This coin, in particular, features Annona holding a scepter and a grain ear, symbolizing the empire's prosperity and abundance. The use of personifications was a common practice in Roman coinage and served as a way to convey the ideals and values of the Roman state.