TYPE Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), silver denarius, 2.92g, 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: VF+ / AVF, minor scuffs, attractive cabinet rainbow toning
ORDER INFO: R2121, $125
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.