TYPE Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), silver denarius, 3.21g, struck 164 AD.
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Laureate head of Aurelius to right, legend: ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS
Rev: Armenia seated on ground l., in attitude of mourning, resting on bow and quiver, shield and vexillum before her,legend: PM TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, ARMEN in ex.
REFERENCE: RSC 7, SR 1407
GRADING: EF
ORDER INFO: R1604, $185
A celebrated one-year "conquest of Armenia" issue, commemorating the successful campaign of Roman armies, technically under co-emperor L. Verus, against Parthian interests in Armenia in 164 AD. Choice, with full legends and excellent detail on both sides, including Armenia's attire and facial features (better than apparent on image).