Sohaemus of Armenia

Sohaemus of Armenia
Coin of Antoninus Pius, struck at the Rome mint, dated ca. 141-143. On the reverse, a standing Pius is depicted, holding roll and placing hand on head of Roman-appointed king of Armenia Sohaemus, who raises hand to adjust tiara.
King of Armenia
1st Reign144–161
PredecessorVologases I
SuccessorPacorus
2nd Reign163–180
PredecessorPacorus
SuccessorVologases II
Died180

Gaius Julius Sohaemus (Ancient Greek: Γάϊος Ἰούλιος Σόαιμος; died 180) was a Roman client king of Armenia.

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