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Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer Marcus Aurelius. Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription NERVS AVG (NT, NINVS AVG noted). Reverse: Armenia personified, short robe, trousers and pointed cap, seated left, supporting her head with her right hand, left hand resting on a bow and quiver, a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front; inscriptions PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, in section ARMEN. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.24 g, axis 180°. Icons: personification, quivers, shields, bows, vexillum; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Armenia.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_372

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

42.5Mo (1.9Mo) / 32.6cm x 32.6cm / 3854 x 3854 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Marcus Aurelius Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription NERVS AVG Nt NINVS AVG noted Reverse Armenia personified short robe trousers pointed cap seated left supporting head right hand left hand resting bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscriptions PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III section ARMEN Date 163–164 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.24 g axis 180° Icons personification quivers shields bows iconography Armenia circular metallic object worn dark silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing detailed facial features hair texture surrounded rim decorative raised elements object sits plain white background areas wear slight irregularity edge.