Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius with a laurel wreath, right. Pearl border. Inscription: 'M ANTONINVS AVG'. Reverse: 'TR P XVIII IMP II COS III'. Armenia personified seated turned left in a mourning pose; in front of her a vexillum and shield, her hand rests on a bow lying behind her; inscription 'ARMEN' below. Roman coin, 163–164 CE; weight 3.23 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_021

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Head laurel wreath right Pearl border Inscription M Antoninvs Avg Reverse Tr P Xviii Imp Ii Cos Iii Armenia personified seated turned left mourning pose front vexillum shield hand rests bow lying inscription Armen Roman coin 163–164 Ce weight 3.23 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile male figure facing featuring laurel- headpiece detailed facial features nose mouth chin coin displays varied metallic tones gray silver darker brownish tarnish areas lighter wear edge irregular small nicks slightly uneven rim.