Sestertius - Septimius Severus ANNONA AVG COS II P P S C; Annona
194 year| Bronze | 22.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, left, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG COS II P P S C
Translation:
Annona Augusti, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial grain supply. Consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.74–29.5 g;Diameter varies: 28–32 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, which was a common theme on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was likely used to promote the emperor's agricultural policies and to emphasize the importance of agriculture and fertility in the Roman Empire.