Roman, Denarius, Antoninus Pius, 138 - 161 A.D

RULER: Antoninus Pius
DATE: 138 - 161 A.D
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE & WEIGHT: 18 mm, 3,00 gr
OBVERSE: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP, laureate head right
REVERSE: TR POT COS IIII, Liberalitas standing left with coin dispenser and cornucopiae, LIB - IIII on either side
REFERENCES: RSC 491

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Antoninus Pius was a Roman emperor who ruled from 138 to 161 AD and is remembered for his peaceful and prosperous reign. Unlike many of his predecessors, he did not engage in significant military campaigns but instead focused on administrative efficiency, legal reforms, and infrastructure projects throughout the empire. His rule marked a period of internal stability, and he was highly regarded for his piety, earning him the title "Pius" after he persuaded the Senate to deify his adoptive father, Hadrian. His governance helped solidify the foundations of the Roman Empire during the height of the Pax Romana.

The denarius was one of the primary silver coins used during Antoninus Pius’s reign, continuing a tradition that had existed for centuries. These coins typically featured a portrait of the emperor on the obverse, often with a laurel wreath, signifying his authority and divine favor. The reverse depicted various symbols of Rome's strength, including deities, allegorical figures, or military imagery, reflecting his administration's emphasis on civic and religious stability. Some denarii from his time also honored his wife, Faustina the Elder, after her deification, showcasing the Roman practice of integrating imperial family members into state religion.