© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sestertius - Nerva ANNONA AVGVST S C; Ceres and Abundantia
96 year| Bronze | 24.05 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nerva (Marcus Cocceius Nerva) (96-98) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 96 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.05 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres seated left, holding corn-ears and torch facing Abundantia holding cornucopiae; modius center; prow behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGVST 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 goddess Ceres and Abundantia on its reverse side, which symbolizes the abundance and prosperity of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Nerva.
