Caption

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (ruled 161–180). Obverse: head of Marcus Aurelius bare to the right, legend ANTONINVS A S all around. Reverse: personification of Armenia seated left, wearing short robe, trousers and pointed cap; she supports her head with her right hand, rests her left on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a vexillum (standard) before her; legend XIX IMP II COS III. Minted 164–165 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A70_441

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius ruled 161–180 Obverse head Marcus Aurelius bare right legend ANTONINVS S Reverse personification Armenia seated left wearing short robe trousers pointed cap supports right hand rests bow quiver shield vexillum standard legend XIX IMP II COS III Minted 164–165 CE Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round dark gray coin uneven slightly worn surface raised rim showing relief seated figure figure profile rendered dark gray metal lighter gray highlights raised areas coin small chips irregular edges.