Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare, right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMEN, CVS. Reverse: personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and pointed cap, seated left, supporting her head with her right hand, left hand resting on a bow and quiver, with shield and standard (vexillum) in front; legend PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius; iconography: Armenia (personification), personifications, bows, quivers, shields, vexillum. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin (denarius). Diameter 17.0 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_388

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMEN Cvs Reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front legend PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III Issuer iconography personifications bows quivers shields Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius Diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° circular object worn raised profile person relief showing curly hair beard surface textured aged uneven edges slight indentations object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations across subtle metallic highlights raised areas background plain white.