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Roman Silver Denarius 'Antoninus Pius' (156-157 AD, RIC III 260)
€270,00
Material:
- Silver
Era:
- Ancient Roman
Rarity:
- Uncommon
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Description
Roman Silver Denarius 'Antoninus Pius' (156-157 AD, RIC III 260)
A very fine (vf) denarius struck under Antoninus Pius at Rome in 156-157 AD.
Obverse
Legend: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II
Full Latin: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS PIVS PIVS PIVS IMPERATOR II
Translation: Augustus, Dutiful, Emperor
Description: Imperial portrait.
Reverse
Legend: TR POT XX COS IIII
Full Latin: TRIBVNICIA POTESTATE XX CONSVL IIII
Translation: of the Tribunate, Power, Consul
Description: Annona, draped, standing right, left foot on prow, holding rudder in right hand and modius in left
Historical context
Antoninus Pius reigned 138-161 CE, his rule remembered as the most peaceful of any Roman emperor. His denarii are dated by tribunician year (TR POT) and consulship (COS), giving collectors precise issue dates within a 23-year reign. The high silver standard maintained under Antoninus represents the last sustained period of Imperial fineness before the third-century crisis.
Specifications
- Denomination: Denarius
- Mint: Rome
- Date struck: 156-157 AD
- Reference: RIC III 260
- Weight: 3.6 g
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Die axis:
- Condition: Very Fine (VF)
Wear it as a pendant
This coin can be paired with our handmade 925 silver chain with bail to wear it as a pendant. The bail is custom-fitted to the coin and fully reversible — the original artifact remains untouched. Add the chain to your order alongside this piece, or leave it in its original form.
Provenance
Acquired by Aurora Antiqua directly. Each piece is independently evaluated, identified, and documented by Aurora Antiqua before listing. A certificate of authenticity is included.
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
Authenticity
Each artifact we offer has been carefully examined by qualified professionals to ensure its authenticity. Our assessment considers historical style, craftsmanship, materials, and the wider typology of comparable pieces.
Because historical scholarship evolves, we offer a lifelong authenticity guarantee: if two independent, accredited laboratories ever determine that an item is not genuine, we will refund you in full.
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