Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription 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 a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) before her, inscriptions TR P XVII, IMP II COS II, RMEN; scene dated 163–164. Iconography includes Armenia, bows, quivers, shields, vexillum; Marcus Aurelius - iconography. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 16.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_379

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AV Reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum inscriptions TR P XVII Imp Ii Cos Ii Rmen scene dated 163–164 Iconography includes bows quivers shields Marcus Aurelius - iconography Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° round metal object worn uneven surface showing raised recessed areas displaying embossed central figure seated person draped shapes them object textured rim irregular edges visible colors shades gray dark gray hints metallic silver.