© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius ANNONA AVG COS IIII; Annona
| Bronze | 24.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-148 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Annona standing left, holding grain stalks over modius with grain stalks left and anchor.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG COS IIII
Unabridged legend: Annona Augusti, Consul Quartum.
Translation: Imperial grain supply, consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 20.78–30.2 g;Diameter varies: 31–33.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, which highlights the importance of agriculture and food supply in the Roman Empire during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
