Denarius - Julia Mamaea ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia and Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia or Annona, draped, standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Abundantia, the Roman goddess of abundance and prosperity, on one side, and Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and the harvest, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Julia Mamaea, the mother of Emperor Alexander Severus, and was used to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity under her son's rule.