The Roman silver denarius in the middle of the second century AD circulated during one of the empire’s most prosperous and stable periods, often called the height of the Pax Romana. Under the Antonine emperors, the denarius maintained a relatively high silver content of approximately 75 to 80 percent, ensuring confidence in the currency across Mediterranean trade networks. This AR Denarius from the time of Antoninus Pius earned a Choice About Uncirculated designation from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), along with a 5/5 strike and a 4/5 surface grade. Today, the Roman Empire Antoninus Pius AR Denarius Coin is available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a plastic slab!
• Produced in the 2nd century AD by the Roman Empire!
• Struck during the reign of Antoninus Pius!
• NGC Ancient grade of Choice About Uncirculated!
• 5/5 strike!
• 4/5 surface!
• Contains approximately 3.22 grams of actual silver content.
• The obverse features a portrait of Antoninus Pius.
• On the reverse is an allegorical figure.
• Please note that the coins in this listing may vary slightly in appearance, condition, and specific design.

During the rule of Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD), the denarius experienced one of its most stable periods in Roman history, benefiting from the emperor’s fiscally conservative policies and the empire’s general prosperity. Antoninus maintained the silver fineness of the denarius at approximately 83 percent, resisting the temptation to debase the coinage despite the empire’s substantial expenditures. His long and peaceful reign allowed for consistent monetary policy without the disruptions of civil war or rapid imperial succession that plagued other periods.

This Roman Empire Antoninus Pius AR Denarius is in Choice AU condition with bright, largely untoned silver and a satin luster. The legends on each side are crisp, with a visible rim and smooth fields. The 5/5 strike designation indicates a coin with a strong, centered design strike, while the 4/5 surface grade indicates only minimal wear, tear, and aging of the surface areas.

The design of Roman Empire AR Denarius Coins during Antoninus Pius’s rule reflected the emperor’s emphasis on tradition, piety, and dynastic continuity through carefully selected imagery and legends. Obverses invariably featured the emperor’s portrait with legends emphasizing his titles, while his distinctive beard and calm, dignified expression conveyed stability and wisdom. Reverses displayed an exceptional variety of themes, including personifications like Clementia and Felicitas, commemorations of his adopted sons Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, and references to his deified predecessor Hadrian.

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