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

€264,084.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year163-164
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight27 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1371, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1371
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Verus, Augustus, Armeniacus. Lucius Aurelius Verus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of Armenia.)
Reverse descriptionLucius Verus, in military dress, seated left on curule chair, set on low platform; behind him on platform, two soldiers; before him on platform, officer standing right, holding rod; on ground before platform, King Sohaemus, raising right hand to his head.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P IIII IMP II COS II S C REX ARMEN DAT
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum. Rex Armeniis Datus. Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate. King given to the Armenians.)
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MintageND (163-164)  - -
Catalog ID7616200330
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