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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
| Bronze | 22.1 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.1 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing, left, holding two corn-ears downwards in right hand near modius with corn-ears and poppies left and anchor on ground in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG S C
Unabridged legend: Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.16–26.5 g;Diameter varies: 26–34 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 one side, and Antoninus Pius on the other. This suggests that the coin was issued to promote the emperor's efforts to ensure food security and abundance for the Roman people.
