Antoninus Pius Silver Denarius (Rome, AD 151/152)
Diameter: 18mm | Weight: 3.48g

Obverse: Inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP surrounding a laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.

Reverse: Legend TR POT XV COS IIII, with PAX in the exergue. Depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding an olive branch downward in her right hand and a vertical sceptre in her left.

Historical Context: Struck during Antoninus Pius’ 15th tribunician year, this denarius reflects Rome’s emphasis on peace and stability under his reign. Pax, the goddess of peace, symbolised both the emperor’s domestic governance and the broader security of the Empire. Coins of this type are admired for their artistry, well-balanced inscriptions, and association with one of Rome’s most prosperous and stable periods.