Denarius of Marcus Aurelius

164 CE (Roman Imperial) Max diam: 11/16 in. (1.73 cm): axis: 12:00 Citation Source image

Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right. Reverse: Defeated Armenia seated on ground left, left hand on bow; vexillum (military standard) and shield to left. This is an honorific coin celebrating Lucius Verus’ capture of Artaxata, the capital of Armenia, in 163 CE as...

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Mrs. Sidney C. Doolittle, Baltimore, [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1974, by gift.
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