Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS; Bust of Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, Facing  More »

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS; Bust of Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, Facing Right. Antoninus Pius is regarded as one of the "Five Good Emperors" in Roman history. He was born in 86 AD. Around 133-136, he served in Asia as proconsul, and there he earned the respect of Emperor Hadrian. After Hadrian's return from the Jewish war, Antoninus was made a member of his council not only on grounds of friendships and family connection, but also because of his experience as a jurist and administrator. After the sudden death of Lucius Aelius Caesar, Antoninus was officially adopted by Hadrian on February 25, 138 as successor to the throne. After administering the imperial offices, Hadrian died and Antoninus became emperor. Antoninus married Faustina and they had four children: two sons and two daughters. However, only one daughter was alive at the time of his adoption by Hadrian. Later, he adopted Marcus Aurelius, who was to be the successor to his throne. In 139, he gave to Marcus the name of Caesar and made him consul designate. In 146, Aurelius was recognized as Antoninus's colleague in rule, and the hopes of Rome and the fortunes of the dynasty rested upon him. Antoninus managed to govern the empire capably and yet with such a gentle hand that he earned the respect, acclaim, and love of his subjects. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a memorial to an ancient emperor and his adopted heir passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.9784)   « Less

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: TR POT XXI COS IIII; Annona Standing to the Left, Holding Grain Ears over a Modius  More »

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: TR POT XXI COS IIII; Annona Standing to the Left, Holding Grain Ears over a Modius and a Rudder Resting on a Prow. Antoninus Pius is regarded as one of the "Five Good Emperors" in Roman history. He was born in 86 AD. Around 133-136, he served in Asia as proconsul, and there he earned the respect of Emperor Hadrian. After Hadrian's return from the Jewish war, Antoninus was made a member of his council not only on grounds of friendships and family connection, but also because of his experience as a jurist and administrator. After the sudden death of Lucius Aelius Caesar, Antoninus was officially adopted by Hadrian on February 25, 138 as successor to the throne. After administering the imperial offices, Hadrian died and Antoninus became emperor. Antoninus married Faustina and they had four children: two sons and two daughters. However, only one daughter was alive at the time of his adoption by Hadrian. Later, he adopted Marcus Aurelius, who was to be the successor to his throne. In 139, he gave to Marcus the name of Caesar and made him consul designate. In 146, Aurelius was recognized as Antoninus's colleague in rule, and the hopes of Rome and the fortunes of the dynasty rested upon him. Antoninus managed to govern the empire capably and yet with such a gentle hand that he earned the respect, acclaim, and love of his subjects. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a memorial to an ancient emperor passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.9790)   « Less

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: COS IIII; Concordia Standing to the Left, Holding a Patera and a Scepter. Antoninus Pius  More »

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: COS IIII; Concordia Standing to the Left, Holding a Patera and a Scepter. Antoninus Pius is regarded as one of the "Five Good Emperors" in Roman history. He was born in 86 AD. Around 133-136, he served in Asia as proconsul, and there he earned the respect of Emperor Hadrian. After Hadrian's return from the Jewish war, Antoninus was made a member of his council not only on grounds of friendships and family connection, but also because of his experience as a jurist and administrator. After the sudden death of Lucius Aelius Caesar, Antoninus was officially adopted by Hadrian on February 25, 138 as successor to the throne. After administering the imperial offices, Hadrian died and Antoninus became emperor. Antoninus married Faustina and they had four children: two sons and two daughters. However, only one daughter was alive at the time of his adoption by Hadrian. Later, he adopted Marcus Aurelius, who was to be the successor to his throne. In 139, he gave to Marcus the name of Caesar and made him consul designate. In 146, Aurelius was recognized as Antoninus's colleague in rule, and the hopes of Rome and the fortunes of the dynasty rested upon him. Antoninus managed to govern the empire capably and yet with such a gentle hand that he earned the respect, acclaim, and love of his subjects. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a memorial to an ancient emperor passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.9791)   « Less

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: PIETATI AVG IIII; Pietas Standing to the Left, Holding Two Children with Two  More »

Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P XXIIII; Laureate Bust of the Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: PIETATI AVG IIII; Pietas Standing to the Left, Holding Two Children with Two More Children at her Feet. Antoninus Pius is regarded as one of the "Five Good Emperors" in Roman history. He was born in 86 AD. Around 133-136, he served in Asia as proconsul, and there he earned the respect of Emperor Hadrian. After Hadrian's return from the Jewish war, Antoninus was made a member of his council not only on grounds of friendships and family connection, but also because of his experience as a jurist and administrator. After the sudden death of Lucius Aelius Caesar, Antoninus was officially adopted by Hadrian on February 25, 138 as successor to the throne. After administering the imperial offices, Hadrian died and Antoninus became emperor. Antoninus married Faustina and they had four children: two sons and two daughters. However, only one daughter was alive at the time of his adoption by Hadrian. Later, he adopted Marcus Aurelius, who was to be the successor to his throne. In 139, he gave to Marcus the name of Caesar and made him consul designate. In 146, Aurelius was recognized as Antoninus's colleague in rule, and the hopes of Rome and the fortunes of the dynasty rested upon him. Antoninus managed to govern the empire capably and yet with such a gentle hand that he earned the respect, acclaim, and love of his subjects. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empire. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin is a memorial to an ancient emperor passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation that appears as vibrant today as the day it was struck. - (C.9792)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right, Crowned by Hand of God Above. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing with Shield and Spear, Captive at Feet. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.0376)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing to the Right Resting His Foot on a Bound Captive, Holding a  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing to the Right Resting His Foot on a Bound Captive, Holding a Standard and a Globe. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.0378)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing to the Right Resting His Foot on a Bound Captive, Holding a  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing to the Right Resting His Foot on a Bound Captive, Holding a Standard and a Globe. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.0381)   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4740. Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 383 AD to 408 AD Collection: Roman Coins Style: Roman Medium: Bronze

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4740. Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 383 AD to 408 AD Collection: Roman Coins Style: Roman Medium: Bronze   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing Facing Forward, Head to the Right, Holding a  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM; Arcadius Standing Facing Forward, Head to the Right, Holding a Standard and a Globe. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4316)   « Less

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing on the Left, Holding a Spear and a Shield, Being  More »

Obverse: DN ARCADIVS PF AVG; Diademed and Draped Bust of Emperor Facing Right. Reverse: VIRTVS EXERCITI; Arcadius Standing on the Left, Holding a Spear and a Shield, Being Crowned by Vitory, Standing on the Right, Holding a Wreath. The Roman Empire was permanently divided into East and West in the year 395 A.D. when Arcadius was made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire upon the death of his father, Theodosius I. Arcadius’ brother, Honorius, was given the Western Roman Empire to rule. Although there had been both an eastern and a western emperor since the time of Diocletian, the empire had always been ruled as if it had been one empire with two halves. After 395, each half took on the character of a separate empire, with the western empire retaining the Latin language and European culture and traditions while the inhabitants of the eastern empire spoke Greek and adopted a culture combining Greek, Middle Eastern, and North African elements. Arcadius was married to an intelligent and powerful woman, Eudoxia, who wielded much influence in the politics of the empire and the Church. Arcadius died at the palace of Constantinople from illness on May 1, A.D. 408. His son Theodosius II succeeded him on the throne. How many hands have touched a coin in your pocket or purse? What eras and lands have the coin traversed on its journey into our possession? As we reach into our pockets to pull out some change, we rarely hesitate to think of who might have touched the coin before us, or where the coin will venture to after it leaves our hands. More than money, coins are a symbol of the state that struck them, of a specific time and location, whether contemporary currencies or artifacts of a long forgotten empires. This stunning hand-struck coin reveals an expertise of craftsmanship and intricate sculptural detail that is often lacking in contemporary machine-made currencies. This coin documents an important chapter in the eventual dissolution of the Roman Empire. Although the empire was in disarray, this sumptuous coin bears no traces of the chaotic times. Instead, this bronze coin is a glorious memorial passed from the hands of civilization to civilization, from generation to generation. - (C.4372)   « Less