As - Domitian (ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (88-89) front As - Domitian (ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (88-89) back
As - Domitian (ANNONA AVG S C; Annona) (88-89) photo
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As - Domitian ANNONA AVG S C; Annona

 
Bronze 11.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
88-89
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#252079
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNONA AVG S C

Translation:
Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.

Comment

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 the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian.