Dupondius - Severus Alexander ANNONA AVGVSTI S C; Annona
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-231 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: The imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Severus Alexander coin was used to promote the cult of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and agriculture. The coin's reverse side features an image of Annona standing left, holding a cornucopia and a scepter, symbolizing her role as the provider of food and nourishment for the Roman people. This coin was issued during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire, and the promotion of Annona's cult was seen as a way to reassure the population and emphasize the importance of agriculture and fertility.