Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, legend AVG. Reverse: Personification of Armenia seated left wearing a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap; she supports her head with her right hand and rests her left hand on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front of her; reverse legend RPX, COS III, in the episode ARMEN., 163–164. Iconography includes Armenia (personification), bows, shields, quivers, vexillum. Roman Empire, Rome; coin; diameter ~16–17 mm; weight 2.9 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A70_393

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Rights managed

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39.3Mb (1.7Mb) / 12.4in x 12.4in / 3706 x 3706 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend AVG Reverse Personification Armenia seated left wearing short robe trousers pointed cap supports head right hand rests left hand bow quiver shield standard vexillum front reverse legend RPX Cos Iii episode ARMEN 163–164 Iconography includes personification bows shields quivers Roman Empire Rome coin diameter ~16–17 mm weight 2.9 g axis 180° round flat metal object dark gray surface showing worn slightly irregular edge shallow weathered relief seated human- figure object visible scratches pitted texture colors include dark gray lighter gray highlights faint brownish discoloration.