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AR22 - Marcus Aurelius ΑΡΜΕΝΙΑ L Ε
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
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| Year | 164-165 |
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| Diameter | 22 mm |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed, cuirassed bust of Lucius Verus facing right, with paludamentum draped over the left shoulder, viewed from the front. The legend encircling the portrait reads Λ ΑΥΡΗΛΙΟϹ ΟΥΗΡΟϹ ϹΕΒ, identifying the emperor in Greek. The portraiture reflects the provincial Alexandrian style of the Antonine period, with characteristic bold relief and detailed rendering of the military dress. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | Armenia personified as a seated captive figure, shown in oriental dress, seated at the base of a Roman trophy composed of a cuirass, helmet, and suspended arms. The legend ΑΡΜΕΝΙΑ flanks the design horizontally, with the regnal year L Ε (Year 5) positioned centrally in the field. Below the trophy, a shield and two crossed spears are visible in the exergue area, symbolising Roman victory in the Armenian campaign. The overall composition celebrates the Parthian War victories of Lucius Verus and reflects a standard Alexandrian commemorative reverse type. |
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