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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Philippus I ANNONA AVGG; Annona
| Silver | 4.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand over prow and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Duorum Augustorum.
The grain supply of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.65–4.42 g;Diameter varies: 22–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Philippus I (ANNONA AVGG; Annona) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that were meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a benevolent and prosperous state. The image of Annona, the goddess of abundance, on the reverse side of the coin was meant to symbolize the abundance and prosperity that the Roman Empire brought to its citizens.
