Sestertius - Titus ANNONA AVG S C; Annona and Aequitas
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona standing, left, holding statue of Aequitas and cornucopiae; modius with corn-ears left; prow right.
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 agriculture and fertility, on one side, and Aequitas, the goddess of justice and equality, on the other. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting agriculture and justice, which were important values during the reign of Emperor Titus.
