★ Well struck and with an attractive portrait ★
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes V, circa 6-12. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 23 mm, 6.76 g, 1 h), Artagigarta (?). Draped bust of Tigranes V to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with four eagles and tied with a diadem. Rev. BAΣΙΛEΩΣ / TIΓPANOY - MEΓAΛOY Herakles standing front, head to left, leaning right on club and holding lion's skin draped over his left arm. Kovacs 181. Rare. Well struck and with an attractive portrait. Somewhat smoothed, otherwise, very fine.
From an important collection of Armenian coins.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 400 CHF |
Estimate | 500 CHF |