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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249880 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated left on throne, feet on stool, holding on her lap a sack of corn-ears open, holding the ties in her hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Unabridged legend: Annona Augusti
Translation: Imperial grain supply
Comment
Mass varies: 7.11–7.42 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (ANNONA AVG; Annona) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was the personification of the grain supply and the harvest. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to improve the Roman economy. The inclusion of Annona on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of agriculture and the grain supply to the Roman Empire's economy and well-being.
