KINGS OF ARMENIA MINOR. Mithradates, circa 180s-170s BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.34 g). Draped bust of Mithradates to left, bearded and wearing upright bashlyk tied with a diadem. Rev. BACIΛЄⲰC MIΘPAΔATO. Kovacs 27 corr. ('Mithradates I of Sophene'). Very rare. Patina stripped, otherwise, very fine.
From an important collection of Armenian coins.
Price realized | 150 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |