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Very Fine Roman Empire AE Sestertius coin.
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Struck for Emperor Antoninus Pius at the Rome Mint, 143 CE.
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RIC 619 (rated as Rare), Foss 42 (attributed to 143 CE), approx. 31mm.
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Historic commemorative issued to honor Sohemo's first ascent to the throne of Armenia.
- NGC Certified to VF lt scratches.
- Obverse: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III, laureate head of emperor right.
- Reverse: REX ARMENIIS DATVS (A king given to the Armenians), emperor standing left (on right), roll in left hand, right hand on Sohemo, King of Armenia, standing facing (on left), right hand raised to adjust tiara.
- Sohemo received the Armenian throne from the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius after the death of Vologases I.
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