Quinarius - Severus Alexander (ANNONA AVG; Annona) (222-228) front Quinarius - Severus Alexander (ANNONA AVG; Annona) (222-228) back
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Quinarius - Severus Alexander ANNONA AVG; Annona

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
222-228
Value
Silver Quinarius (¼)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#279129
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNONA AVG

Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Severus Alexander (ANNONA AVG; Annona) (222-228) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was the personification of the grain supply and the harvest. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the abundance and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander.