Sestertius - Titus ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona
79 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| 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#250819 |
|---|---|
| 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 the Sestertius - Titus coin is that it features the image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on one side, and Titus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Titus' reign (79-81 AD) and was used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and reinforcing the idea of the Roman Empire's prosperity and abundance. The use of bronze as the material for the coin also highlights the importance of this metal in the Roman economy and the coin's intended use in everyday transactions.
