Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ONINVS AVG; 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 quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front, inscription PM TR P XV and ARMEN. Episode dated 163–164. Iconography includes personifications, vexillum, bows, shields, quivers; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm; weight 3.14 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_141

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ONINVS AVG reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscription PM TR P XV Armen Episode dated 163–164 Iconography includes personifications bows shields quivers Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.14 g axis 0° round metal object uneven worn surface slightly raised rim shown plain white background object dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas edges scratches small pits visible across face subtle irregular shapes low-relief contours suggesting worn designs.