- Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
- Rare type struck for Caesar Antoninus Pius at the Rome Mint during the reign of his adoptive father Emperor Hadrian.
- Caesar was used by emperors to designate their heirs, who would later adopt the title of Augustus when they became emperor. The title originated from the cognomen of Julius Caesar.
- Dated TRIB POT COS = Feb 25th to July 10, 138 CE.
- RIC H452, approx 18mm, 3.16g.
- Certified by NGC to VF Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5 (high subgrades).
- Obverse: IMP T AEL CAES ANTONINVS, bare head facing right.
- Reverse: TRIB POT COS, Pietas standing left by altar raising right hand.
- Pietas is a Goddess of duty, loyalty and piety.
- Alludes to the adoption of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus by Antoninus Pius to ensure the smooth succession to the next generation.
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