Ancient Roman Silver Antoninus Pius Tetradrachm, Alexandria Mint
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This ancient Roman silver tetradrachm of Antoninus Pius was struck at the Alexandria mint between 138 and 161 AD, with a laureate bust on the obverse and Dikaiosyne seated with scales and a cornucopia on the reverse.
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Roman Provincial, Egypt, Alexandria, billon / silver Tetradrachm, Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD).
Billon / silver Tetradrachm, struck at the mint of Alexandria in Egypt.
Obverse: Laureate bust A. Pius to right.
Reverse: Dikaiosyne seated left with scales and cornucopia.
Diameter: ± 23,2 mm
Weight: ± 9,27 g
Condition: Very fine (VF).
Reference: Emmett 1377.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Antoninus Pius was Roman Emperor from 138 to 161 AD and is one of the 'Five Good Emperors' from the Nerva Antonine dynasty. His reign is notable for the internal peace and prosperity with no major revolts or military incursions. In 142 AD the Antonine Wall was built to protect the Roman frontier in Britain.
He was married to Faustina the Elder, niece of Emperor Hadrian. Antoninus was greatly distressed after Faustina died in 141 AD and created a charity in her honour, known as the Girls of Faustina, which assisted destitute girls of good family.
His extensive coinage vividly reflected this stable and peaceful era, serving as an important tool for imperial communication. The Emperor utilised Roman coins to celebrate significant anniversaries, announce his acts of generosity, and promote traditional Roman virtues such as piety, peace, and health.
Following the death of his beloved wife, Antoninus issued a vast and highly influential series of commemorative coins featuring the portrait of the deified Faustina the Elder, ensuring her memory endured across the Empire.
Upon his death, his careful financial management ensured that he left behind for his successors a large surplus in the treasury.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Roman Provincial, Egypt, Alexandria, billon / silver Tetradrachm, Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD).
Billon / silver Tetradrachm, struck at the mint of Alexandria in Egypt.
Obverse: Laureate bust A. Pius to right.
Reverse: Dikaiosyne seated left with scales and cornucopia.
Diameter: ± 23,2 mm
Weight: ± 9,27 g
Condition: Very fine (VF).
Reference: Emmett 1377.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Antoninus Pius was Roman Emperor from 138 to 161 AD and is one of the 'Five Good Emperors' from the Nerva Antonine dynasty. His reign is notable for the internal peace and prosperity with no major revolts or military incursions. In 142 AD the Antonine Wall was built to protect the Roman frontier in Britain.
He was married to Faustina the Elder, niece of Emperor Hadrian. Antoninus was greatly distressed after Faustina died in 141 AD and created a charity in her honour, known as the Girls of Faustina, which assisted destitute girls of good family.
His extensive coinage vividly reflected this stable and peaceful era, serving as an important tool for imperial communication. The Emperor utilised Roman coins to celebrate significant anniversaries, announce his acts of generosity, and promote traditional Roman virtues such as piety, peace, and health.
Following the death of his beloved wife, Antoninus issued a vast and highly influential series of commemorative coins featuring the portrait of the deified Faustina the Elder, ensuring her memory endured across the Empire.
Upon his death, his careful financial management ensured that he left behind for his successors a large surplus in the treasury.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
138-161 AD
Name of object
Antoninus Pius Tetradrachm, Alexandria Mint
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2016
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2016
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
