![]() He was said to have "donated his private wealth to assist distressed provinces, and turned conspiracies into opportunities to demonstrate clemency.Įlagabalus (218–222), Deviant Emperor – Denarius Coin:Īs a boy of 14, Elagabalus was appointed a priest of the sun-god Elagabalus before being proclaimed emperor by rebelling troops in Syria in 218, who executed then-emperor Macrinus on his orders. He was the first emperor to rule the empire without leaving Rome, leaving dealing with local troubles to the governors of the region. After 19 years of stable government, Trajan died of a stroke in 117 and was deified by the senate.Īntoninus Pius (138–161), Benevolent Governor of the Empire – Denarius Coin:Īntoninus Pius was Hadrian's chosen successor, and an unprecedented peaceful and prosperous rule of 23 years followed his accession. His success as a military commander expanded the Roman empire to its furthest extent, adding new provinces to it, including Dacia, Armenia, Mesopotamia, Arabia (Nabatea) and Parthia. He augmented Rome's first welfare and education system for poor children, the alimenta, funded from loot from campaigns. He was Nerva's adopted son who reshaped Rome, building many landmarks including Trajan's Column, the Forum and Market, besides many triumphal arches and roads (e.g., Via Traiana). Trajan (98–117), Military Commander and Builder – Denarius Coin: Upon his death in 79, Vespasian was deified by the senate. Upon taking office he reformed the financial system and built the Colosseum where the 900th anniversary of Rome was celebrated lavishly, with galleys battling on water, millions of exotic animals sacrificed, and 500,000 Romans viewing. He was also a successful military commander who gained honours in the Roman invasion of Britain in 43, and quelling the Jewish rebellion in 66. He was senator and consul by 51, ended the turmoil caused by the deaths of Galba, Otho and Vitellius in 69 (the disastrous "year of the four emperors"). Vespasian (69–79), Builder of the Colloseum – Denarius Coin: The coins are presented in a display cases together with a certificate of authenticity and information about each emperor and his reign. These rulers tyrannized Rome through extreme abuses of power, cruelty, depravity and even insanity.Įvery coin in the collection is in very good to excellent condition and is guaranteed as a genuine and original antiquity. Coins from Elagabalus, Domitian and Diocletian are presented as some of the most hated or loathed emperors. While presented as "loved or loathed" in accordance with their general place in history, even the most "loved" of emperors were often harsh and cruel to many by current standards and by their impact on their enemies.Ĭoins from the emperors Vespasian, Trajan and Antoninus Pius are presented as three of the most loved emperors in the history of the Roman Empire, contributing significantly to the growth, development and culture of ancient Rome. Each one of these emperors played a significant role in shaping the Roman empire during their reign and played an equally important role in shaping the Western world for nearly 100 generations to follow. This collection includes six original high-quality silver coins (five silver denarii and one silver antoninianus) dating back from about 1,700 to 1,950 years ago to some of the most formative and turbulent times in the development of the ancient Western world. History can be incredibly fascinating, and some of the emperors of the ancient Roman empire were well loved or loathed for the impact they had on the people they ruled, conquered or persecuted.
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