CVC & Collectables presents a historically significant posthumous silver denarius of Antoninus Pius, struck after his death under Marcus Aurelius. Certified NGC Choice Fine, this issue commemorates the deified emperor with the striking column reverse, symbolizing his elevation to divine status.
Coin Highlights:
- Ruler: Antoninus Pius (AD 138–161), posthumous issue
- Denomination: AR Denarius
- Date: Struck after AD 161
- Mint: Rome
- References: RIC 440 (Marcus Aurelius); RSC 353
- Grade: NGC Choice Fine
- Metal: Silver
- Obverse: DIVVS ANTONINVS, bare-headed, draped bust right
- Reverse: DIVO PIO, statue of Antoninus Pius standing atop a column
Emperor History:
- Reign: AD 138–161
- Accession: Adopted by Hadrian; succeeded peacefully
- Key Events: Oversaw one of Rome’s most stable and prosperous periods
- Coinage & Propaganda: Emphasized peace, prosperity, and continuity
- Legacy: Deified after death; remembered as a model ruler among the “Five Good Emperors”
Collectibility:
Posthumous issues of Divus Antoninus Pius are highly collectible for their historical importance and symbolic imagery. The column reverse is especially desirable, directly tying the coin to physical monuments of Roman commemoration.
This NGC Choice Fine example offers solid detail and clear attribution, making it an accessible yet meaningful addition for collectors of Roman imperial coinage, deification issues, or the Antonine dynasty. Find more alike here!
