Dupondius - Domitian ANNONA AVGVSTI S C; Annona
86 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 86 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona seated right, holding sack of corn-ears; stern behind; small figure right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti Ceres, Senatus Consultum. Senatus Consultum.
The grain supply of venerable Ceres. Decree of the senate. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Domitian (ANNONA AVGVSTI S C; Annona) (86) coin is that it features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on one side, and an image of the Roman emperor Domitian on the other. This coin was minted during Domitian's reign (81-96 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of bronze in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable material for coin production.
