Roman Empire Silver Denarius Emperor Antoninus Pius 158AD

Description

Denomination : Denarius
Period : Emperor Antoninus Pius
Date : 158 AD
Origin : Rome
Condition : Very Fine
Features : Obverse excellent portrait. Reverse Antoninus at an altar making a sacrifice. 19mm diameter

One of the five good emperors and the original “hammer of the Scots”. Although he never visited Britain he ordered that the Empire be expanded north of Hadrians wall. After a brief campaign against the Caledonians the Antonine wall was built across the central belt of Scotland.

Condition Summary

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear

Very Fine ( VF). Very few signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief

Fine (F). Wear on the coin