Caption

Denarius of 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 on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) before her; inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III and legend ARMEN. Date: 163–164. Rome, Roman Empire. Coin, diameter 16–17 mm, weight 2.60 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_385

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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 bow quiver shield standard vexillum inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III legend ARMEN Date 163–164 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 16–17 mm weight 2.60 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised indented areas primarily dark gray subtle lighter gray highlights small hints greenish patina object irregular edges patterned rim central area features faint low-relief depiction seated figure form flowing lines.