Description: Roman ImperialAntoninus Pius (AD 138-161) Denomination: bronze AE sestertiusWeight: 26.49 gramsDiameter: 32 mmDie Axis: 12 hStruck: AD 143-144 Mint: Rome, ItalyObverse: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laureate head rightReverse: IMPERA-TOR II, Victory flying right, holding trophy with both hands; S - C in fieldsReferences: Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC) volume III 717a; Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum (BMCRE) volume IV 1610Grade / Comments: Good Very Fine, dark brown patina, speckled with minor pittingProvenance: Ex CNG 81 (May 20, 2009), lot 1030, D. Alighieri collectionUnlike the restless Hadrian, Antoninus Pius never left Italy and was content to rule from Rome with only minor flare-ups in northern Britain and north Africa disturbing the peace. This coin was issued to mark the suppression of the British uprising circa AD 143 by his governor of Britannia, Q. Lollius Urbicus, which led to Antoninus being acclaimed Imperator for the second time. It also occasioned the building of a new turf wall across the Firth of Forth, 80 miles north of Hadrian's Wall, the so-called Antonine Wall. This was the only instance of imperial expansion during the reign of Antoninus, and the new frontier was abandoned shortly after his reign ended.Coins are guaranteed genuine for life. Additionally, returns may be made within 30 days of receipt for any reason as long as items are undamaged and unaltered.
Price: 450 USD
Location: Madison, New Jersey
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Sestertius
Composition: Bronze
Ruler: Antoninus Pius
