Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius without a covering to the right, inscription NINVS AV, - ARM, all around. Reverse: Armenia personified, in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, seated to the left; in front of her a shield and a standard (vexillum), supporting her head with her right hand, resting her left hand on a bow and a quiver, inscription PM TR P XV, COS III, in the exergue ARMEN. Dated 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin, silver; weight 3.08 g; diameter 16.0–17.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_394

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head covering right inscription NINVS AV - Arm Reverse Armenia personified short robe trousers pointed cap seated left front shield standard vexillum supporting head right hand resting left hand bow quiver inscription PM TR P XV Cos Iii exergue ARMEN Dated 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver weight 3.08 g diameter 16.0–17.0 mm axis 180° circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile relief metal appearing dark gray lighter gray highlights subtle brownish tarnish head faces surrounded decorative band raised rounded shapes irregular edges small scratches visible across surface set plain white background.