{"product_id":"r1529256","title":"Antoninus Pius Denarius Ancient Roman Empire Silver Coin 158AD RIC 292E","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eObverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P, Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReverse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII, Antoninus Pius, veiled, togate. standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, and holding roll in left hand at side: beside altar, a prostrate bull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: c. 158-159 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eID\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c\/b\u003e: 17mm diameter, 3.15g weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coin's reverse commemorates the Decennalia, a festival held every 10 years during an emperor's reign. As part of the festival, the emperor would make religious offerings and sacrifices to guarantee the safety of the Empire and its people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring his reign, Antoninus Pius focused on maintaining peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire. He worked to improve the infrastructure and economy of the empire, and he was known for his efforts to support education and the arts. Antoninus Pius continued his predecessor Hadrian's policies of consolidation and expansion, and he was successful in establishing peaceful relations with neighboring kingdoms and tribes. He is particularly remembered for his successful campaigns in Britain, which helped to solidify Roman control over the island. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntoninus Pius was known for his just and humane approach to governance, and he was respected and loved by the people of Rome. He was also a patron of the arts and culture, and his reign saw the construction of a number of public buildings and monuments, including the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Antoninus Pius died in 161 AD and was succeeded by his adopted sons, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus. He is remembered as one of the most successful and beloved Roman emperors, and his reign is often seen as a high point in Roman history.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Skin Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507956891797,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.originalskincoins.com\/products\/r1529256","provider":"Original Skin Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}