Denarius - Macrinus ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| 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#275051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius and corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Macrinus (ANNONA AVG; Annona) coin from Rome, minted between 217-218 AD, features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on its reverse side. This coin is interesting because it highlights the importance of agriculture and fertility in ancient Roman society, and it's a great example of how coins were used as a means of communication and propaganda by the Roman Empire.
