After the death of Hadrian in 138 AD, his adopted son Caesar Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Augustus Pius, known more simply as Antoninus Pius or just Antoninus, became the emperor of the Roman Empire. Antoninus Pius ruled for a period of twenty-two years, the longest-lasting ruler since Augustus at the very beginning of the imperial era.
Antoninus’ reign saw several types of collectible coins issued. Buyers and collectors can sort through the listings of Antoninus Pius coins now for sale and check the current selection, which changes often. When Antoninus Pius died, his adopted son Lucius Verus became a co-emperor alongside Marcus Aurelius.