Denarius - Marcus Aurelius P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III ARMEN, Armenia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year164-165
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#122, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.122
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Emperor Marcus Aurelius facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS
(Translation: Antoninus [Pius] emperor, conqueror of Armenia.)
Reverse descriptionPersonification of Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillum and shield; left hand rests on bow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P XIX IMP II COS III ARMEN
(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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (164-165)  - -
Catalog ID2767000830
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