Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS; 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; inscriptions PM, R, X, I IMP II COS and ARMEN.; dated 163–164; Roman Empire, Rome; coin (silver), weight 3.12 g, diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_380

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscriptions PM R X I Imp Ii Cos Armen dated 163–164 Roman Empire Rome coin silver weight 3.12 g diameter 16.0–17.0 mm axis 0° round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised profile bearded man surrounded ring raised marks edge object silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised parts set plain white background.