Denarius - Septimius Severus (ANNONAE AVGG; Annona) (197-198) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (ANNONAE AVGG; Annona) (197-198) back
Denarius - Septimius Severus (ANNONAE AVGG; Annona) (197-198) photo
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Denarius - Septimius Severus ANNONAE AVGG; Annona

 
Silver 3.1 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
197-198
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269172
Rarity index
88%

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

Mass varies: 1.63–3.79 g;
Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

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.