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Aureus - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN; Armenia
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia, seated left on ground, supporting head with right hand and resting left hand on bow; behind her, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the third time, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.26–7.34 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare reverse design, depicting Marcus Aurelius holding a scepter and a shield, with the Armenian goddess of victory, Nike, standing behind him. This design was only used on coins minted in the Roman province of Armenia, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
