| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 423 Price realized: 75 EUR (Approx. 80 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Antoninus Pius AD 138-161. Rome Denarius AR 19 mm, 3,12 g ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, laureate head right / COS IIII, Vesta standing left, holding simpulum in right hand and palladium in left. Good Very Fine RIC III 219; BMC 782; Cohen 197. Antoninus Pius, also known as Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 138 to 161. He was known for his peaceful and benevolent reign, earning him the title of "Pius," which means "dutiful" or "faithful." Antoninus Pius focused on administrative efficiency and maintaining the stability of the Roman Empire. He was praised for his generosity and philanthropy, as he provided financial assistance to orphaned children and alleviated the suffering of those affected by natural disasters. His reign is often regarded as a time of prosperity and tranquility in the Roman Empire. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
