Aureus - Lucius Verus and Sohaemus of Armenia REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year163-164
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
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Reference(s) RIC III#513, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.513
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
(Translation: Lucius Verus Augustus, Armeniacus. Lucius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of Armenia.)
Reverse descriptionLucius Verus seated left on platform; before and behind him on platform, soldier standing left; below, king Sohaemus standing right, raising left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringREX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II
(Translation: Rex Armeniis Datus. Imperator Secundum, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta. Consul Secundum. A king given to the Armenians. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.)
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MintageND (163-164)  - -
Catalog ID1263567430
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