Antoninus Pius (AD 138-161) AR Denarius – NGC Ancients

Antoninus Pius (AD 138–161) – AR Denarius
Posthumous Issue | SPQR Collection
NGC Ancients Certified: Choice Fine (Ch F) | Cert#: 4935351-108
 
🏛️ A Posthumous Tribute to Rome’s Model Emperor
This silver denarius, issued after the death of Antoninus Pius, pays tribute to one of Rome’s most beloved emperors. Revered for his just rule, peacekeeping, and civic generosity, Antoninus oversaw a prosperous era marked by legal reform and relative tranquility.
 
This posthumous issue was likely minted under Marcus Aurelius, his adoptive son and successor, to honor his father’s deified status. The coin reflects both the reverence felt by contemporaries and the seamless transition of power within the Antonine dynasty.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👑 Emperor: Antoninus Pius (posthumous issue)
📆 Reign: AD 138–161 (coin likely struck shortly after 161)
🪙 Denomination: AR Denarius
⚖️ Material: Silver
🏛️ Grading Company: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: Choice Fine (Ch F)
🆔 Cert #: 4935351-104
🏆 Collection: SPQR Collection (NGC Best Ancients Custom Set Winner – 2016)
 
🕊️ Antoninus ruled for 23 years with peace, stability, and legal advancement
⚖️ Known for establishing inheritance and guardianship reforms
🏛️ Posthumously deified by Marcus Aurelius, solidifying dynastic continuity
🌟 His legacy: "A king of kindness" and a model for good governance in imperial Rome
 
🏺 About the SPQR Collection
This coin hails from the SPQR Collection, a renowned set awarded NGC's Best Ancients Custom Set in 2016. The collector’s goal was to obtain the finest NGC-certified silver denarius for every Roman emperor up to AD 400. Coins in the SPQR Collection are known for their quality, historical significance, and superb preservation.
 
✅ Why Add This Coin to Your Collection?
🔐 NGC Certified – Choice Fine Condition
🏛️ Posthumous Issue Honoring a Deified Emperor
🌿 Symbol of Rome’s Golden Age before the storms of history
 
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