Aureus - Lucius Verus and Sohaemus of Armenia REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 163-164 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius Verus seated left on platform; before and behind him on platform, soldier standing left; below, king Sohaemus standing right, raising left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX 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.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Lucius Verus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 169 AD, and Sohaemus of Armenia, who was a client king of Armenia during the same period. The coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was expanding its territories and influence, and it is a rare example of a coin that features the image of a client king alongside a Roman emperor. This coin is also made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design reflects the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
