© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Severus Alexander ANNONA AVG; Annona
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 228-231 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279208 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right foot on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.596–3.509 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Severus Alexander (ANNONA AVG; Annona) coin is that it features the image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, which highlights the importance of agriculture and food supply in the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander.
