Denarius - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 153-154 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears over modius and anchor.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Unabridged legend: Consul Quartum.
Translation: Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (COS IIII; Annona) (153-154) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Annona on the reverse side, which represents the bounty of the Roman Empire and the abundance of food and resources that the empire provided to its citizens. The image of Annona on this coin is particularly interesting because it showcases the importance of agriculture and trade in the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
