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Denarius - Hadrian ANNONA AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 137-138 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Modius with corn ears and usually a poppy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Annona on the reverse, who was the personification of the grain supply and the embodiment of the Roman Empire's agricultural prosperity. The inclusion of Annona on the coin highlights the importance of agriculture and the grain supply to the Roman economy and the well-being of its citizens during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
