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Roman Provincial, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, Tetradrachm

138-161 AD

Roman Provincial, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, Tetradrachm
Roman Provincial, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, Tetradrachm
Roman Provincial, Alexandria, Antoninus Pius, Tetradrachm
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Article code:  16-5222
Billon / silver Tetradrachm, struck at the mint of Alexandria in Egypt.

Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius right.
Reverse: Bust of Serapis right.

Diameter: 22,8 mm
Weight: 8,12 g
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Antoninus Pius: Roman Emperor from 138-161 AD and one of the 'Five Good Emperors'. His reign is notable for the internal peace and prosperity which allowed trade and commerce to flourish.
In 142 AD the Antonine Wall was built to protect the Roman frontier in Britain.
Antoninus was deeply devoted to his wife Faustina the Elder. After her death he had her deified and created a charity in her honour (Girls of Faustina) which assisted destitute girls of good family.
Upon his death, he left behind his successors a large surplus in the treasury.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Billon, Silver
Country Roman Provincial
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