Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG; reverse: Armenia personified in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap sitting left, supporting her head with her right hand, resting her left on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front, inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III and episode ARMEN.; weapons: quivers, bows; iconography: personifications, vexillum, shields; date: 163–164; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 16.0 mm; weight 2.80 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_386

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG reverse Armenia personified short robe trousers pointed cap sitting left supporting head right hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscription PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III episode ARMEN weapons quivers bows iconography personifications shields date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° round metal object worn relief person's profile showing facial features laurel- headpiece surface textured aged uneven edges small chips object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish tones recessed parts sits plain white background.