Dupondius - Septimius Severus ANNONA AVG COS II P P S C; Annona
194 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| 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#270091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, left, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG COS II P P S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Septimius Severus and the goddess Annona is notable for its depiction of the Roman Empire's extensive trade networks. The reverse side of the coin shows Annona, the goddess of grain and fertility, holding a cornucopia and a scepter, symbolizing the empire's reliance on trade and commerce for its prosperity. The coin's imagery highlights the importance of the Roman Empire's extensive network of trade routes, which stretched from Egypt to Gaul and beyond, and allowed for the exchange of goods such as grain, wine, and olive oil. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the Roman Empire's economic and cultural achievements, and the ways in which trade contributed to its enduring legacy.