Hadrian Sestertius Roma 118 AD Annona standing COTD

[okidoki]

Dear coin friends,

i am very happy getting this sestertius in my mail, it's a bit underweight but.....

Best,

Eric

Reference.
RIC 549; C 184; Strack 513; Banti 102; BMC 1125

Obv. IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG
Laureate bust r., drapery on l. shoulder

Rev. PONT MAX - TR POT COS II in ex. ANNONA AVG in field, S - C
Annona standing r., holding cornucopiae in front of her, modius and corn-ears and high prow of ship.

20.56 gr
31.2 mm
6h

Note.
In ancient Rome, the Romans used the term Cura Annonae ("care for the grain supply"), in honour of their goddess Annona and the grain dole was distributed from the Temple of Ceres.

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[Randygeki(h2)]

Sweet addition with  great portrait.

[Pekka K]

Real piece of great art.

Pekka K

[okidoki]

Thank you both,

appreciated 

[Jay GT4]

Great patina,  Love the contrast.

[mix_val]

Real piece of great art.

Pekka K

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got that right

[okidoki]

Thanks coin friends

[stevex6]

Wow, OKi => winna-winna!! (congrats on adding that gorgeous winner)

 

[ancientdave]

Very nice coin!

[okidoki]

thx coin friends

[maridvnvm]

A superb coin. The reverse is really well engraved. Lovely.