Légende

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG. Reverse: Personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap sitting left; she supports her head with her right hand, rests her left hand on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) in front; inscriptions PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III and ARMEN. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 16.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_387

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

39.3Mo (1.8Mo) / 31.4cm x 31.4cm / 3706 x 3706 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG Reverse Personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap sitting left supports head right hand rests left hand bow quiver shield standard vexillum front inscriptions PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III Armen Date 163–164 Roman Empire Coin diameter 16.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised embossed scene seated figure second form rendered textured gray silver tones darker recessed areas lighter highlights brownish patina.