© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus ANNONAE AVGG; Annona
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, right 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: 2.95–4.017 g;Diameter varies: 18–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance during the reign of Septimius Severus.
