Antoninianus - Tacitus ANNONA AVG or ANNONA AVGVSTI; Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| 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#291759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNONA AVG or ANNONA AVGVSTI
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Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD, during a time of economic crisis and inflation. It was made of silver, but its value was not based on the metal's intrinsic worth, but rather on the state's guarantee of its value. This coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it was also used for trade and commerce. Despite its introduction during a time of economic hardship, the Antoninianus coin remained in circulation for over a century, until the fall of the Roman Empire in 395 AD.
