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Dupondius - Domitian ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
84 year| Bronze | 14.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Domitian coin features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of agriculture and food production in the Roman Empire during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). The coin's design also includes a depiction of a modius, a measuring vessel used to quantify grain, further emphasizing the theme of agriculture and abundance.
