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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus ANN AVG TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Annona
| Bronze | 11.7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 181-182 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona standing, front, holding two grain stalks in right over modius with grain stalks left and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANN AVG TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.29–14.3 g;Diameter varies: 24.5–26.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was likely used to promote the emperor's agricultural policies and his efforts to ensure food security for the Roman people.
