- Roman Empire
- --- March 7 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by Marcus Aurelius who shares imperial power with Lucius Verus , although Marcus retains the title Pontifex Maximus .
--Marcus Aurelius, a Spaniard like Trajan and Hadrian, is a stoical, disciple of Epictetus , and an energetic man of action. He pursues the policy of his predecessor and maintains good relations with the Senate . As a legislator, he endeavours to create new principles of morality and humanity, particularly favouring women and slaves.
- ---The weight of a goldpiece, the Aureus , is reduced from 7.81 grams under Augustus to 7.12 g.
- Arts and Sciences
- ---Publication of Gaius ' Institutiones
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