Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XVIII COS III ARMEN; Armenia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
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 XVIII COS III ARMEN
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium, Armeniacus.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 18th time, consul for the third time, conqueror of the Armenians.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius, is notable for its rare and unique design. It depicts the Roman emperor wearing a distinctive Armenian-style helmet, which was a symbol of his military campaigns in Armenia. This design was only used on coins minted during his reign (161-180 AD) and is not found on any other Roman coins. This makes the coin a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians studying the Roman Empire.
