The Roman Empire
Armenia Capta Issues
L. Mescinius Rufus. Denarius 16 BC, AR 4.06 g. Laureate head r. Rev. L·MESCINI – VS·RVFVS Mars, helmeted and cloaked, holding spear and parazonium , standing l. on pedestal inscribed S·P·Q·R / V·PR·RE / CAES. C 463. BMC 86. RIC 351. CBN 331.
A bold portrait and a light iridescent tone, extremely fine Ex NAC sale 54, 2010, 301.

A coin difficult to find in nice condition. This is a great example for the issue. The head of Mars is fully formed and detailed. MSG.

This type, by the moneyer L Mescinius Rufus, must relate to the Parthian peace, the return of the Roman standards captured by Parthia, and the promise of the Temple of Mars Ultor. The reverse legend located on the pedestal and abbreviated ”PR RE” must be read VOTA PRO REDITV CAESARIS. MSG.