Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — obverse: bust of Marcus Aurelius without a covering, in armor and drapery on the left shoulder, facing right, inscription 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, resting her left hand on a bow and a quiver, with shield and standard (vexillum) before her, inscriptions PM TR P XVIII, MP II COS III, ARMEN; dated 163–164; Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin (denarius); diameter 18.0 mm; weight 3.03 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_139

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse bust covering armor drapery left shoulder facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG Armen Pm reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting head right hand resting left hand bow quiver shield standard vexillum inscriptions PM TR P XVIII Mp Ii Cos Iii Armen dated 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 3.03 g axis 180° round metallic object worn slightly irregular edge shown white background surface mainly gray darker gray areas subtle greenish spots features embossed central figure seated limbs bent draped form surrounded raised decorative border raised details rim.