Légende

Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with laurel wreath facing right, inscription AVG. Reverse: Personification of Armenia seated left, wearing a short robe, trousers, and a pointed cap; she supports her head with her right hand, rests her left on a bow and a quiver, with a shield and a standard (vexillum) before her; inscriptions RPX, COS III, in the episode ARMEN. Date: 163–164. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver, diameter 16–17 mm, weight 2.90 g, axis 180°.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A70_392

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

39.3Mo (1.6Mo) / 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 AVG Reverse Personification Armenia seated left wearing short robe trousers pointed cap supports head right hand rests bow quiver shield standard vexillum inscriptions RPX Cos Iii episode ARMEN Date 163–164 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16–17 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round metallic object worn raised profile showing side-facing silhouette textured hair facial contours surface uneven scratches dents areas patina object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised edges brownish tones recessed areas set white background.