Sestertius - Severus Alexander ANNONA AVGVSTI S C; Annona
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-231 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius and anchor in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: The imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of agriculture and food production in the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander. The coin's design also reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state and its deities, which was a key aspect of his political agenda.
