156-157 AD Ancient Rome Imperial - Antoninus Pius - Gold Aureus

Product Description:

Superb example, Close to mint state for such an original hand-struck ancient Roman coin and rare as such.

NGC CH XF
2156010-007
Strike 5/5
Surface 3/5
brushed

Notably, a peaceful reign occurred under Antoninus and he acquired the title "Pius" after he had his predecessor and adoptive father Hadrian deified as a god. Further Hadrian would have many senators sentenced to death closer to the end of his life, and as these men had no quarrel with Antoninus, he would pardon their sentences. He would expand access to free drinking water throughout the Empire which greatly improved the lives of many.

Upon his death, he would leave the Roman coffers overflowing with wealth after his many successful military campaigns and good fiscal policies. Later in history Antoninus would be known as the fourth of the five good Emperors

Obverse: Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius

Reverse: Victory advances to the left with a laurel wreath and a palm

Ex CNG Sale 90, 23-05-2012, lot 1561

Ref: CAl1675, C. 1013, RIC 266a