KINGS OF ARMENIA MINOR. Mithradates, circa 180s-170s BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 13 mm, 1.66 g). Draped bust of Mithradates to left, bearded and wearing upright bashlyk tied with a diadem. Rev. BACIΛЄωC MIΘPAΔATO. Kovacs 27 corr. ('Mithradates I of Sophene'). The obverse a bit weak, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of an Armenian businessman, Leu Web Auction 20, 16-18 July 2022, 1461, and from an important collection of Armenian coins, Leu 7, 24-25 October 2020, 1353.
Price realized | 600 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |