Denarius - Septimius Severus ANNONAE AVGG; Annona
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, foot set on prow, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONAE AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Augustorum.
The grain supply of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (ANNONAE AVGG; Annona) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was responsible for the grain supply and the fertility of the land. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's role as a provider and protector of the Roman people, and the image of Annona was a symbol of the empire's prosperity and abundance.
