Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AV; 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, legend TR P XVII, IMP II COS II, episode inscription RMEN; iconography includes Armenia (personification), bows, quivers, shields, vexillum, Marcus Aurelius—iconography; dated 163–164; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 3.00 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_378

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Rights managed

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42.5Mb (1.9Mb) / 12.8in x 12.8in / 3854 x 3854 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AV reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front legend TR P XVII Imp Ii Cos Ii episode inscription RMEN iconography includes bows quivers shields dated 163–164 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° roughly circular metallic object uneven slightly dented edge showing raised relief human profile relief textured elements resembling wreath clustered shapes facial features prominent nose chin surface worn scratched irregularities shallow indentations colors visible shades gray dark gray lighter silver tones subtle variations creating highlights shadows across textured surface.