Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'NT NINVS AVG' (sic). Reverse: Armenia personified—short robe, trousers, pointed cap—seated left, supporting her head with her right hand, left hand resting on a bow and quiver; shield and vexillum in front; inscription 'PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III' and in section 'ARMEN.' Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.24 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_373

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription Nt Ninvs Avg sic Reverse Armenia personified short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting head right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield vexillum front Pm Tr P Xviii Imp Ii Cos Iii section Armen Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.24 g axis 180° round metallic object dark silver-gray color showing raised relief design relief depicts seated robed figure facing sideways draped garment headdress curved vertical element figure coin surface irregular edges textured areas lighter darker gray highlights shadows.