Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath to the right, inscription 'ONIN AVG - ARMENIACVS' (all around). Reverse: Personification of Armenia seated to the left in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, supporting her head with her right hand and resting her left on a bow and quiver; in front of her a shield and a standard (vexillum); inscription 'PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III' and episode/legend 'ARMEN.' Date: 163–164. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; silver denarius; weight 3.10 g; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_382

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39.0Mb (1.8Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3691 x 3691 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription Onin Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Personification Armenia seated left short robe trousers pointed cap supporting head right hand resting bow quiver front shield standard vexillum Pm Tr P Xviii Imp Ii Cos Iii episode legend Armen Date 163–164 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin silver denarius weight 3.10 g diameter 16.5–17.0 mm axis 0° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing coin silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised edges faint decorative reliefs portrait plain white background.