Antoninus Pius at the MET, New York

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Antoninus Pius (ruling from 138–61 A.D.) was born in southern Gaul with strong connections to wealthy provincial families and Italian aristocrats. His reign brought peace and prosperity, as the Senate granted him the esteemed title of Pius. Countless statues and portraits depicting Antoninus and his wife Faustina emerged throughout Rome and the provinces. With a thick beard and curly hair framing his face, Antoninus adopted Hadrian's (ruling from 117–38 A.D.) signature style, solidifying his familial bond to his predecessor and adoptive father. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, aiming to create a free digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks worldwide. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, encouraging contributors to share unique items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.