Sestertius - Macrinus ANNONA AVG S C; Annona
| Bronze | 25.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Macrinus (Marcus Opellius Macrinus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#275186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, modius with corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 the emperor Macrinus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Annona was likely included to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity.
