© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT XV COS IIII ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
| Bronze | 24.4 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 | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.4 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated, left on low seat, holding two corn-ears in extended right hand over modius with corn-ears and cornucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XV COS IIII ANNONA AVG S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Quartum. Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the fourth time. Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.77–30.61 g;Diameter varies: 26–33.5 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. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance during the reign of Antoninus Pius.
