Egypt Eirene Tetradrachm of ANTONINUS PIUS
                              Item #155387583
               Coins & Stamps:Coins:Non-US:Ancient, Medieval
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Description

     This piece was minted for Roman Egypt between 139 and 140 AD,
     during the reign of Antoninus Pius, who ruled from 138-161 AD.
     The reign of Antoninus is a virtual blank in the history books,
     owing to the stability and prosperity that Rome enjoyed during
     these years. He was the personification of Rome's golden age,
     which reached its zenith under his rule. The obverse of this type
     depicts the bare head of Antoninus facing right, with Greek
     legends for AVT.K.T.AIL.ADR.ANTONINOS. The reverse type features
     Eirene (Pax) standing left, holding corn and caduceus, with
     regnal year L.TPITOY, which denotes that this piece was minted in
     Year Three of the reign of Antoninus Pius. Coin shows granular
     surfaces, as is often found on Alexandrian issues, but otherwise
     grades Good F, with very clear devices and most legends visible.
     A nice example of the type, catalouged as Milne 1638. All coins
     guaranteed genuine without limitations. Buyer pays
     postage/insurance, coin shipped on clearance of funds. PA
     residents please add appropriate sales tax. MC/Visa accepted for
     orders of $20 or more. Member ANA, PAN. For more ancients, please
     visit our WWW site at http://www.philly.infi.net/~mdgeary/ .
     Thanks!

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