CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY

Emperor:
Antoninus Pius
Denomination:
AR Denarius
Composition:
Silver
Date:
153-155 AD
Obverse:
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV, Laureate head of emperor right
Reverse:
COS IIII, Vesta standing left, holding patera and palladium; altar at feet left
Reference:
RIC 238, RSC 201
Size:
16mm
Province:
Rome
Grade:
gVF; exceptional portrait, uneven edge on flan
Antoninus Pius was one of the Five Good Emperors. Under his 23 year long reign, Rome saw peace that it had not seen for some time. Vesta is the virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family. In her temple, was a hearth with a sacred fire which the Vestal virgins were responsible for ensuring never turned out.

I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.




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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras


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