Aurum Coronarium Rebate
Antoninus Pius returned Italy's share of the accession gift known as the aurum coronarium and half of the provincial contributions.
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139 in Roman Empire
Explore 8 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 139.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 139
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Deification of Hadrian
Secures Hadrian deification and earns the title Pius.
Governor
Appointed Governor of Britain
Month Renaming Refused
Antoninus Pius declined a senatorial proposal to rename September and October after himself and Faustina.
Pater Patriae
Antoninus Pius initially declined the title Pater Patriae but later accepted the Senate's honor.
Quaestorship
Marcus served as quaestor after his adoption into the imperial family.
Rebellion of Rebels in Antonine Wall
Begins to construct the Antonine Wall to keep the barbarians out of northern Britain
Recognized as Caesar
Marcus was formally recognized as Caesar and designated as a future imperial successor.
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