Sestertius - Titus (ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona) (80-81) front Sestertius - Titus (ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona) (80-81) back
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Sestertius - Titus ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#250905
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 (ANNONA AVGVST S C; Annona) (80-81) coin is that it features an image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance during the reign of Emperor Titus.