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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;1934 Wreath Crown, post: 4562532, member: 76965&quot;]Antoninus Pius was the adopted son of Hadrian, and biological son of Titus Aurelius Fulvus who died soon after the birth of Antoninus. He is regarded by modern time historians as one of the five (six) good emperors who were chosen (through adoption), by their predecessors, on the basis of merit, and did not inherit the position through birth.</p><p><br /></p><p>He deified Hadrian against the wishes of the senate and pardoned many who Hadrian had sentenced to death. He preferred diplomacy to aggression and historians have doubted that he ever saw a Roman Army, leave alone lead one in battle. A man of simple tastes, he was generous to those regions of the empire who needed help especially during calamities.</p><p><br /></p><p>Antoninus had an uneventful (perhaps too peaceful) reign during which he concentrated on expanding the infrastructure throughout the empire. He is best known for building roads and aqueducts for the supply of clean water, developing the legal system, encouraging art, education and philosophy and leaving a healthy treasury surplus for his successors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Some have argued that he should have been more decisive in dealing with threats (Parthian) to the Empire and perhaps too lenient but none have disputed his desire to ensure that justice prevailed. He is known to have suppressed the persecution of Christians and sought the advice of a Jewish Rabbi who is believed to have been his friend, demonstrating that he was a moderate, tolerant and fair ruler.</p><p><br /></p><p>His personal life seems to be a happy one and although he had two sons, neither of them survived. When he died in 161 AD, his two adopted sons and heirs, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus became co-emperors of the Empire.</p><p><br /></p><p>My second Aureus of the Good Emperors…..4 more to go</p><p><br /></p><p>Ancient Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius (A.D. 138-161) c.A.D. 155-156 AV Aureus (7.35 gms) Rome Mint NGC MS Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 (RIC-255a).</p><p><br /></p><p>Laureate head of Antoninus Pius right; Reverse: Victory advancing left holding laurel wreath.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1129423[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1129424[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your coins from the 6 Good Emperors as I would love to see what I should try to target next. Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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