Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription NTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Armenia personified, seated to left in short robe, trousers and pointed cap, supporting her head with right hand, left hand resting on a bow and a quiver; shield and vexillum (standard) in front; inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III and ARMEN. Date: 163–164. Material: coin (silver). Dimensions: diameter ~16–18 mm, weight 2.8 g, axis 180°. Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_377

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription NTONINVS AVG Reverse Armenia personified seated left short robe trousers pointed cap supporting head right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield vexillum standard front inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III Armen Date 163–164 Material coin silver Dimensions diameter ~16–18 mm weight 2.8 g axis 180° Roman Empire Rome round dark gray metal coin irregular edge sits white background coin’s surface raised central figure seated person visible contours worn details raised decorative elements symbols figure areas lighter gray highlights catch metal’s texture.