Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath to the right; legend M ANTONINVS AVG. Pearl border. Reverse: ARMEN seated turned left in a mourning pose, in front of her a vexillum and shield, her hand rests on a bow lying behind her; inscription TR P XVIII IMP II COS III and ARMEN under the line. Axis 180°. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin, weight 3.23 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_022

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.7Mb (1.3Mb) / 12.4in x 12.4in / 3725 x 3725 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right legend M ANTONINVS AVG Pearl border Reverse Armen seated turned left mourning pose front vexillum shield hand rests bow lying inscription TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN under line Axis 180° Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.23 g circular metallic object worn aged surface showing low-relief scene seated human figure leaning draped vertical form resting arm raised support surrounded faint rim decorations irregular edges visible colors include shades silver gray brown darker tarnished areas.