Caesar, A.D. 138
Augustus, A.D. 138-161
Silver Denarius
Rome mint, A.D. 153-154
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS TR P XVII
Rev: COS IIII - Annonia, standing, facing left, holding corn ears in right hand and resting left hand on modius sitting on front of ship
RIC 231
18mm, 3.7g.
Considered one of the “five good emperors,” Antoninus Pius was one of the richest men in Rome. His rule was marked by temperance, compassion and fiscal responsibility, and his reign was peaceful and prosperous.
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