Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath to the right, inscription TONINVS AVG; 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) in front; reverse inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, in the exergue ARMEN.; dated 163–164, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476); coin; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; weight 2.60 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_384

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head laurel wreath right inscription TONINVS AVG reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front reverse inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III exergue ARMEN dated 163–164 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 coin diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° close-up view round metal coin worn raised profile bearded man relief center coin surface aged textured varying shades gray darker gray patina small areas faint greenish-blue discoloration coin edge irregular wear ring raised decorative elements surrounds central portrait background plain white.