Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus was born at Lanuviun in AD 86. He adopted a senatorial career and was Consul in 120, later distinguishing himself as Proconsul in Asia. He was adopted by Hadrian as his heir on February 25th, 138, and during the emperor's last months, Antoninus was virtually ruler, and his succession on July 10th was smooth. read more

Vespasian was the first emperor to successfully take Rome by force of arms. Although he depended on his armies to keep him in power, Vespasian did not pursue a career of conquest, instead emphasizing the peace he brought to the empire after foreign wars and civil discord. He kept a tight rein on the army while allowing the senate at least a semblance of authority. read more

Few names in history ring with the familiarity of Julius Caesar, for he was one of the world's most remarkable leaders. It's impossible to tell how the course of history would have changed had Julius Caesar not fallen victim to a plot against his life on the Ides of March, 44 BC. read more

Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus was born at Lanuviun in AD 86. He adopted a senatorial career and was consul in 120, later distinguishing himself as proconsul in Asia.read more

Born Lucius Septimius Severus in AD 146 at Leptis Magna in Africa, Severus was approaching 50 years old before he was proclaimed emperor. Following a brilliant military career, and upon the death of Commodus, he was promoted to the governorship of Upper Pannonia. Severus was a loyal follower of Pertinax, the ruler who succeeded Commodus. However, Pertinax's reign was short lived due to the reforms and economies he instituted. read more

Titus Aurelius Fulvus Boionius Arrius Antoninus was born at Lanuviun in AD 86. He adopted a senatorial career and was consul in 120, later distinguishing himself as proconsul in asia. He was adopted by Hadrian as his heir on February 25th, 138, and during the emperor's last months, Antoninus was virtually ruler, and his succession on July 10th was smooth. read more

Born Publius Septimius Geta in AD 189 in Rome, Geta was the younger son of Septimius Severus and Julia Domna. Geta's elevation to Caesar took place in AD 198, in the same year that Caracalla was made Augustus. It appears that Caracalla was being groomed as the heir to the throne, and Geta was at best a substitute, should anything happen to his older brother. This undoubtedly contributed to the rivalry that existed between the two brothers. read more

The front shows the inscription and portrait of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, whom is alluded to in the biblical passage. The back shows the emperor's mother, Livia, seated on a throne. This coin was not called a 'penny' in ancient Roman times, as the proper name was a Denarius. read more

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