Légende

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath to the right, inscription ONINVS AVG - AR, VS all around. Reverse: Personification of Armenia in a short robe, trousers and a pointed cap, seated to the left; in front of her a shield and a standard (vexillum); she supports her head with her right hand and rests her left hand on a bow and a quiver; inscription RP XVIII IMP II COS III. Iconography includes personification of Armenia, bows, quivers, shields, and vexillum. Roman Empire, dated 163–164. Coin (silver): diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.80 g, axis 15°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_391

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

42.5Mo (1.8Mo) / 32.6cm x 32.6cm / 3854 x 3854 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right inscription ONINVS AVG - AR Vs Reverse Personification Armenia short robe trousers pointed cap seated left front shield standard vexillum supports head right hand rests left hand bow quiver inscription RP XVIII IMP II COS III Iconography includes personification bows quivers shields Roman Empire dated 163–164 Coin silver diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.80 g axis 15° round worn coin uneven edge shown white background coin dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas bears faint image seated figure profile indistinct surrounding marks shallow relief details.