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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III ARMEN; Armenia
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-165 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Personification of Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillum and shield; left hand rests on bow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III ARMEN
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Armeniacus.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, supreme commander for the second time, consul for the third time, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
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 the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius on one side and a depiction of the goddess Armenia on the other, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence of the Roman Empire on the kingdom of Armenia during that time period.
