Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath to the right, inscribed 'ONIN AVG - ARMENIACVS'. Reverse: Armenia personified, seated to the left in a short robe, trousers and pointed cap; she supports her head with her right hand, rests her left hand on a bow and quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front; inscription 'PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III' and episode mark 'ARMEN.' Date: 163–164. Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 3.1 g; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_383

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscribed Onin Avg - Armeniacvs Reverse Armenia personified seated left short robe trousers pointed cap supports head right hand rests left hand bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscription Pm Tr P Xviii Imp Ii Cos Iii episode mark Armen Date 163–164 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 3.1 g diameter 16.5–17.0 mm axis 0° round dark gray coin slightly irregular edge showing raised worn design seated human figure facing sideways draped contoured body arm resting surface coin surface varying textures shallow relief lines colors visible shades dark gray lighter gray highlights.