© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Nero ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES S C; Annona and Ceres
| Bronze | 25.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-68 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, right, veiled and draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and torch, facing Annona, draped, standing right, right hand resting on hip, left holding cornucopiae; in center, modius on garlanded altar right; behind, ship's stern.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti Ceres, Senatus Consultum.
The grain supply of venerable Ceres. 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 Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, Ceres, on one side, and the personification of the Roman Empire's grain supply, Annona, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and lavish spending, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design reflects the importance of agriculture and food supply during this time period.
