Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare, facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMEN; 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 quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) before her, legend PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III; type: personifications; iconography: Marcus Aurelius, Armenia, bows, quivers, shields, vexillum; date: 163–164; Roman Empire; coin (denarius); diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°; maker/issuer: Marcus Aurelius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_389

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG - ARMEN reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum legend PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III type personifications iconography bows quivers shields date 163–164 Roman Empire coin denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° maker issuer round metallic object worn uneven surface raised design showing seated figure facing left surrounded band raised elements near edge object primarily gray darker gray shading subtle lighter gray highlights.