© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P III IMP II COS II ARMEN; Armenia
163 year| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 163 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263175 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia seated left on ground, surrounded by arms, resting left hand on bow and quiver; before her, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III IMP II COS II ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–3.66 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 169 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire. The coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, and an image of Armenia on the other, highlighting the Roman Empire's expansion and influence in the region.
