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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Annona
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing, left holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left: in left hand an anchor set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum.
Translation: Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting Annona, the goddess of grain, which was a rare representation on Roman coins.
