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Aureus - Vespasian ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Vespasian (ANNONA AVG; Annona) (77-78) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was the goddess of grain and the harvest. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and abundance of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
