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Dupondius or As - Hadrian ANNONA AVG S C; Modius
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 137-138 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Modius with corn ears and poppies.
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, signifying the importance of agriculture and food supply in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
