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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare to the right, inscription ANTONINVS A S all around; reverse: personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and pointed cap, seated left, supporting her head with her right hand, left hand resting on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front; inscriptions XIX IMP II COS III; dated 164–165; Roman Empire, Rome; coin, dia. 16.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°

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LZT26A70_440

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare right inscription ANTONINVS S reverse personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscriptions Xix Imp Ii Cos Iii dated 164–165 Roman Empire Rome coin dia 16.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded man facing textured hair facial features visible object irregular edges surface scratches colors visible shades gray silver white background.