Sestertius - Clodius Albinus ANNONA AVG COS II S C; Annona
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Western provinces (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Clodius Albinus (193-197) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#268478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius (?).
Lettering: ANNONA AVG COS II S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Clodius Albinus coin is that it features the image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, signifying the importance of agriculture and food supply in the Roman Empire during the time of Clodius Albinus' rule.
