Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius, Rome Mint, AD 157/8 – Annona

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Description

Roman Imperial, Antoninus Pius, AR Denarius (silver, 3.18g, 17.2mm), Rome Mint,  AD 157/8
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II; laureate head to right
Rev: TR POT XXI COS IIII; Annona standing to left, holding corn ears over modius and rudder on prow
Ref: RIC III 274; BMCRE 901 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (cracked edges, area of weakness, otherwise, lovely portrait)
Note: Antoninus Pius, a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 138 to 161, succeeded Hadrian and is often remembered for his commitment to governance and public welfare. His reign was marked by stability and prosperity, earning him the title of Pius. This Denarius of Antoninus Pius provides valuable insights into the policies and priorities of his reign. Through its imagery and inscriptions, the coin reflects Antoninus Pius’s commitment to governance, prosperity, and the welfare of the Roman people. As a widely circulated medium of exchange, this coin would have conveyed messages of imperial benevolence and stewardship to the populace of Rome and the broader empire.