Denarius - Julia Mamaea ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Silver | - | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, who was a powerful and influential woman in her time. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and her efforts to promote the welfare of the Roman people. The coin's reverse features the goddess Annona, who was the personification of the grain supply and the fertility of the land. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the abundance and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Alexander Severus' rule.