Bronze Dupondius, 26 mm, 13.09 gm.
Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP IMP II
Head of Antoninus right with short beard.
Rev: TR POT XX COS IIII / S C
Annona standing with cornucopia.
Antoninus was born on 9/19/86 AD. Upon the death of Hadrian, who had adopted him, he persuaded the Senate to consecrate Hadrian for which he was awarded the title, “Pius.” His reign was one of the most peacefull and prosperous of all Roman emperors, He died of natural causes.
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