© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Lucius Verus and Sohaemus of Armenia REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II S C
| Bronze | 24.7 g | - |
| 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 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lucius 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 left, holding rod; on ground before platform, King Sohaemus, raising right hand to his head.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II S C
Translation:
Rex Armeniis Datus. Imperator Secundum, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta. Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
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. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 24.54–24.79 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sohaemus of Armenia, who was a client king of the Roman Empire, on the reverse side, while Lucius Verus is depicted on the obverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Lucius Verus, who was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 169 AD. The inscription "REX ARMENIIS DATVS IMP II TR P IIII COS II S C" on the coin means "Given to the King of Armenia, Imperator II, Tribune II, Consul II, Senator". This coin is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians, providing insight into the political and economic relationships between the Roman Empire and its client states during that time period.
