Sestertius - Titus (ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona) (77-78) front Sestertius - Titus (ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona) (77-78) back
Sestertius - Titus (ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona) (77-78) photo
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Sestertius - Titus ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona

 
Bronze 26.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
77-78
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
26.41 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249937
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Annona seated left, holding sack of corn-ears.

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 image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side, which highlights the importance of agriculture and food supply in the Roman Empire during the reign of Titus.