Sestertius - Domitian ANNONA AVGVST S C, Annona

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year86
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight33.3 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#462, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).dom.462
Obverse descriptionBust of Domitian, laureate, right with aegis.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XII CENS PER P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus Germanicus, Consul Duodecimus, Censor Perpetuus, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Domitian, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, consul for the twelfth time, censor for life, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionAnnona standing right, holding cornucopiae, facing Ceres seated left, holding corn-ears and torch; modius set on altar and prow behind.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringANNONA AVGVST S C
(Translation: Annona Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Imperial grain supply. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (86)  - -
Catalog ID3036535180
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