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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Lucius Verus TR P IIII IMP II COS II ARMEN; Armenia
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armenia seated left on ground, surrounded by arms, resting left hand on bow and quiver; before her, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP II COS II ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Armeniacus.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
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 an image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled alongside Marcus Aurelius and was known for his military campaigns against the Parthian Empire. The coin's design also includes an image of an Armenian king, highlighting the Roman Empire's influence and control over Armenia during that time.
