157-158 A.D. Roman Antoninus Pius Bi-Tetradrachm NGC Choice AU Star

Unique Bi-Tetradrachm of Antoninus Pius – A Favorite of Giovanni Datarri

For collectors of ancient coins, few names carry as much weight as Giovanni Datarri’s. His collection of coins of Alexandria is legendary. And when he got his hands on this unique Bi-Tetradrachm of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, he described the coin as “fior di conio” – a “flower of a coin.”

One of history’s so-called “Five Good Emperors” of the Roman Empire, Antoninus Pius (86-161) reigned from 138 until his death in 161. He was known as mild-manned and capable, and his reign is notable for its lack of revolts or military incursions. A skilled administrator and builder, Antoninus never left Italy during his reign and upon his death he left the empire with a large surplus in the treasury.

Struck in A.D. 157 or 158 in Alexandria, Egypt, this coin’s 26 mm diameter is so much larger than a regular Roman coin that it’s considered to be a medallion – a gift given by an Emperor for special events or to bestow honor upon the recipient. It’s one of the few Roman coins that displays a date, and comes graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in Choice About Uncirculated (AU) condition with a special Star designation and a Strike 5/5 and Surface 4/5.

This is the only coin of its type in the world, and has spent time in two famous European collections. This is your chance to add a famous, storied ancient coin to your collection. Secure it now!

• DESIGN HONORS ONE OF ROME’S GREATEST EMPERORS – This incredible bronze medallion features the bust of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, regarded as one of the greatest emperors of the Roman Empire. Landmarks bearing his name that still stand today, including the Temple of Antoninus Pius and Faustina, which Antoninus has constructed in 141 in memory of his beloved wife Faustina. The portico of this temple was incorporated into the Church of San Lorenzo and located on the Via Sacra in the Roman Forum.

• A PIECE FROM ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST COIN COLLECTIONS – This Roman Bronze Trajan Medallion was actually part of two famous European collections, the most important of which is the Giovanni Dattari Collection of coins of Alexandria.

• UNIQUE ROMAN PIECE – Your Roman Bronze Trajan Medallion is unique in its own right because it is one of the few Roman coins to bear a date!

• INCREDIBLE CHOICE ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your coins comes graded by NGC to be in Choice About Uncirculated (Ch AU) condition with a superior strike and surface detail. Minted sometime during 157 or 158 in Alexandria, Egypt, a fact collectors love because so few coins were minted in Egypt.

The opportunity to own a coin with this much history with a pedigree this unique does not come along often. Don’t miss your chance to add this one-of-a-kind coin to your collection!