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Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN; Armenia
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillim and shield; left hand rests on bow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Armeniacus.
High priest, 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
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 the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius on one side and an image 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.
