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Antoninus Pius Best Emperor (lemmy.world)
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[–] PugJesus 2 points 6 months ago

Always! 20+ years of peace and prosperity by a man of great humility may not excite the ancient gossipers, but the 'mildness of Antoninus' was fondly remembered by those who lived under his rule.

Also, he hit the holy trinity of fiscal responsibility. Reduced taxes, increased spending, and still reduced the deficit. That's like hitting three 7s on a slot machine.