Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS AVG - AR, VS all around. Reverse: Personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, seated to the left; in front of her a shield and a standard (vexillum); she supports her head with her right hand and rests her left hand on a bow and a quiver; inscriptions RP XVIII IMP II COS III. Iconography: Armenia (personification), personifications, quivers, bows, vexillum, shields. Roman Empire, 163–164. Coin (Rome): silver denarius, diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_390

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ONINVS AVG - AR Vs Reverse Personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left front shield standard vexillum supports head right hand rests left hand bow quiver inscriptions RP XVIII IMP II COS III Iconography personification personifications quivers bows shields Roman Empire 163–164 Coin Rome silver denarius diameter ~16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 15° worn metallic coin circular shape uneven edges rests white background coin silver-gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces showing profile person facing textured hair facial features rendered relief surrounded ring raised decorative elements outer raised rim surface scratches small dents color palette includes dark gray touches lighter gray.