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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Silver | 2.7 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.5–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 16–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (ANNONA AVG; Annona) coin features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of agriculture and food production in the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander. The coin's design also reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the cult of Annona, which was a relatively new deity in the Roman pantheon at the time.
