Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Inscription ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Armenia personified sitting in a mourning pose, turned left; in front of her a vexillum and a shield, her hand rests on a bow behind her; inscription ARMEN. Pearl borders. Legend PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 3.32 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_019

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Inscription ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Armenia personified sitting mourning pose turned left front vexillum shield hand rests bow inscription ARMEN Pearl borders Legend PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.32 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man facing surrounded ring small raised marks coin primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas slight brownish discoloration spots.