Aureus - Lucius Verus and Sohaemus of Armenia TR P IIII IMP II COS II REX ARMEN DAT

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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
Weight7.2 g
Dimensions19 mm
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#511, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.511
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, laureate, draped, 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 letteringTR P IIII IMP II COS II REX ARMEN DAT
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Rex Armeniis Datus. Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. King given to the Armenians.)
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MintageND (163-164)  - -
Catalog ID7449245750
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