© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Macrinus ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
| Bronze | 10.9 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius with corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Macrinus 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 3rd century AD, when this coin was minted. The coin's design also reflects the imperial propaganda of the time, which aimed to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a prosperous and abundant society under the rule of Emperor Macrinus.
