Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius - C.9792Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 138 AD to 161 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.Antoninus Pius is regarded as  More »

Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius - C.9792Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 138 AD to 161 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Silver.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.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0376Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The Roman Empire was permanently divided  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0376Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.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.   « Less

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,  More »

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.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0381Origin: Minted in ConstantinaCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The Roman Empire was permanently  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0381Origin: Minted in ConstantinaCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.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.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0386Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze. The Roman Empire was permanently  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0386Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze. 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.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0506Origin: Minted in ConstantinaCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The Roman Empire was permanently  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0506Origin: Minted in ConstantinaCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.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.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0509Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The Roman Empire was permanently  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.0509Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.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.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4738Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4738Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4740Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4740Origin: MediterraneanCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: Roman CoinsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.   « Less

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4316Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.The Roman Empire was permanently  More »

Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius - C.4316Origin: Minted in AntiochCirca: 383 AD to 408 ADCollection: NumismaticsStyle: RomanMedium: Bronze.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.   « Less