Denarius - Marcus Aurelius TR P XVIII IMP II 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#262745 |
|---|---|
| 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: TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Imperator Secundum, Consul Tertium, Armeniacus.
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
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 emperor wearing a cuirass, which is a type of ancient Roman armor, and holding a spear and a shield. This design was only used on coins minted during Marcus Aurelius' reign, and it symbolizes his military prowess and leadership during a time of conflict and turmoil in the Roman Empire.
