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Ancient Rome 140 AD Clementia Antoninus Pius Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
Ancient Rome 140 AD Clementia Antoninus Pius Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
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Ancient Rome 140 AD Clementia Antoninus Pius Silver Denarius Extra Fine (EF40)
Antoninus Pius (86–161 AD) was Roman Emperor from 138 to 161 and is remembered as one of the most peaceful and effective rulers of the Roman Empire. Adopted by his predecessor Hadrian, he secured the succession by in turn adopting Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. His reign was marked by stability, sound financial management, and a strong emphasis on law and administration rather than military expansion. Known for his sense of duty and piety—reflected in the title “Pius”—he maintained peace across much of the empire and left a prosperous and well-governed state at his death.
Obverse: Bare head of Antoninus Pius facing right, with the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III around.
Reverse: A draped Clementia standing facing left, holding a patera in her extended right hand, and a vertical sceptre in her left, with the legend CLEMENTIA AVG (Clemency of the Emperor).
Specifications:
Emperor: Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 17 mm
Mint: Rome
Antoninus Pius (86–161 AD) was Roman Emperor from 138 to 161 and is remembered as one of the most peaceful and effective rulers of the Roman Empire. Adopted by his predecessor Hadrian, he secured the succession by in turn adopting Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. His reign was marked by stability, sound financial management, and a strong emphasis on law and administration rather than military expansion. Known for his sense of duty and piety—reflected in the title “Pius”—he maintained peace across much of the empire and left a prosperous and well-governed state at his death.
Obverse: Bare head of Antoninus Pius facing right, with the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III around.
Reverse: A draped Clementia standing facing left, holding a patera in her extended right hand, and a vertical sceptre in her left, with the legend CLEMENTIA AVG (Clemency of the Emperor).
Specifications:
Emperor: Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Composition: Silver
Weight: Approx. 3 g
Diameter: Approx. 17 mm
Mint: Rome
