Abundantia



Antoninianus of Trajan Decius, Abundantia standing right, pouring the contents from a cornucopia
Abundantia, the personification of abundance or plenty, frequently appears on Roman imperial coinage. She is usually depicted holding an overflowing cornucopia or pouring the contents (fruit or coins) from it. Sometimes Abundance is portrayed holding a sceptre, or seated on a throne, or on a chair consisting of crossed cornucopiae.
The message conveyed by this reverse type (similar to that of Annona) is associated with a healthy reign and that an abundance of food supply is secured under the present emperor.


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