Kings of Armenia, Tigranes II ‘the Great’ AR Tetradrachm. Tigranokerta, circa 80-68 BC. Draped bust to right, wearing Armenian tiara with five peaks and emblazoned with star between two eagles and jewelled diadem; bead and reel border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ TIΓPANOY, Tyche of Antioch seated to right on rock pile, holding palm, river god Orontes swimming to right below; monogram on rock, all within wreath. Kovacs 75.3; SCADA Group 7; CAA 21; ACV 33. 15.22g, 28mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine.
From the inventory of a German dealer.
Price realized | 3'000 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |