Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Armenia (RIC III 122)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 122

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

164 AD-165 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS

Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III ARMEN

Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillum and shield; left hand rests on bow

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 122 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-165 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillum and shield; left hand rests on bow.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 122?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 122 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-165 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 122.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 122?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS. The reverse depicts Armenia, seated left on ground in mournful attitude; before her, vexillum and shield; left hand rests on bow with the inscription P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III ARMEN. Portrait type: laureate.