Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in armor and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMEN PM; reverse: personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, seated left, supporting her head with her right hand, left hand resting on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front, legend PM TR P XVIII, MP II COS III, inscription ARMEN.; dated 163–164 CE; Roman Empire, Rome; coin; silver denarius; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.03 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_138

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse bust covering armor drapery left shoulder facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMEN PM reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting head right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front legend PM TR P XVIII Mp Ii Cos Iii inscription ARMEN dated 163–164 CE Roman Empire Rome coin silver denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.03 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn raised profile person relief showing facial features textured hair beard surface uneven wear subtle scratches slightly rim irregular edge colors visible include shades silver gray darker gray tones set white background.