Antoninus Pius
Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius was Roman Emperor from 138 to 161. He was one of the Five Good Emperors in the Nerva–Antonine dynasty and the Aurelii.
He acquired the name Pius after his accession to the throne, either because he compelled the Senate to deify his adoptive father Hadrian, or because he had saved senators sentenced to death by Hadrian in his later years.
He died of illness in 161 and was succeeded by his adopted sons Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus as co-emperors.
My Coins
I have a couple of coins of Antoninus Pius and his dependents:
| # | Reference | Obverse | Reverse | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIC 303 | ROMA COS IIII | |||
| 2 | Sear 4123 | TR POT XIX COS IIII |
Faustina I – his wife
| # | Reference | Obverse | Reverse | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sear 4587 | AVGUSTA |