KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes V, the Cappadocian, AD 6-12. Chalkous (Bronze, 13.5 mm, 2.13 g, 12 h), Artagigarta (?). Diademed, draped, and bearded bust of Tigranes to right, wearing tiara decorated with three eagles. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ( retrograde ) Eagle standing to left. ACV -. CAA -. Kovacs 185.1. A very rare type, unpublished prior to Kovacs; interesting variation, attractive portrait. Very fine.

From the collection of Yerets’ Kariatin, Switzerland.