Antico romano. Aureus (moneta) raffigurante l'imperatore Antonino Pio. 138 annuncio. Impero Romano. Oro ritratti di persone importanti che compaiono sulla valuta locale in tutto il mondo. Lo stesso era vero nella Roma antica, che ha iniziato a produrre la sua prima moneta alla fine del IV secolo A.C. Inizio monete raffigurati i capi di dei e dee sul lato anteriore, spesso nel profilo, mentre il retro raffigurati animali, risorse naturali, simboli e riferimenti a eventi storici. Non è stato fino al 44 A.C. che il ritratto di una persona viva-Julius Caesar-apparve sulle monete. Successivamente, il profilo di ritratti dei sovrani o altri

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Ancient Roman. Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Antoninus Pius. 138 AD. Roman Empire. Gold Portraits of important people appear on local currency all around the world. The same was true in ancient Rome, which began producing its first coinage in the late 4th century BC. Early coins depicted the heads of gods and goddesses on the front side, often in profile, while the back depicted animals, natural resources, symbols, and references to historical events. It was not until 44 BC that the portrait of a living person—Julius Caesar—appeared on coins. Thereafter, profile portraits of rulers or other members of the imperial family became the standard subject on coins throughout the Roman Empire.Inscriptions on coins help identify the ruler. While the front side depicted the sovereign’s portrait, the back was often used to communicate the ruler’s accomplishments or aspirations. Until Late Antiquity, portraits usually appeared in profile. The tiny images were carved by engravers into bronze dies, with one for the front and another for the back. The coins were then struck, one by one, in a process similar to how coins are created today.Starting in 96 with the reign of Emperor Nerva, Rome was ruled by five wise leaders who came to be known as the “Good Emperors.” Nerva (reigned 96–98) was an honest and respected senator who enacted compassionate social programs. His rule ushered in a period of peace and prosperity, which is suggested by the sheer abundance of coins produced during this era as well as by the skill and artistry of the images created. Coins of this period, especially gold aurei like this one, were often perfectly round, well struck, and centered.Hadrian’s hand-picked successor, Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–61), continued the wise and caring rule of Trajan and Hadrian which is reflected in his nickname, Pius, meaning “pious.” Able to maintain peace through the strength of the Army, Rome was strong and prosperous under Antoninus’s firm rule.