Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'ANTONINVS AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, seated left; in front of her a shield and a standard (vexillum); she supports her head with her right hand and rests her left on a bow and a quiver, inscription 'PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III' and legend 'ARMEN.' Episode dated 163–164, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.90 g; diameter obverse 16.5 mm, diameter reverse 17.5 mm; axis 30°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_375

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription Antoninvs Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left front shield standard vexillum supports head right hand rests left bow quiver Pm Tr P Xviii Imp Ii Cos Iii legend Armen Episode dated 163–164 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.90 g diameter obverse 16.5 mm diameter reverse 17.5 mm axis 30° small round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised scene seated human figure holding staff spear surrounded roughly circular border faint raised markings edge object shades dark gray silver white background.