Antoninus Pius Coin Bracelet

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.