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Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription NTONINVS AVG - AR, CVS. Reverse: Armenia personified wearing a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, seated left; she supports her head with her right hand, rests her left on a bow and quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) before her; inscription RMEN., X, COS III. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 15°.

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription NTONINVS AVG - AR Cvs Reverse Armenia personified wearing short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supports head right hand rests left bow quiver shield standard vexillum inscription RMEN X Cos Iii Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 15° round worn coin shades gray darker lighter silver tones showing raised worn design seated figure angular features rounded head surrounded raised decorative marks rim ring short strokes near edge coin surface uneven scuffs small indentations.