ARMENIA. Tigranes II (the Great) 95-56 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.70 gms), Tigranocerta Mint, ca. 80-68 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
Kovacs-75.3; CAA-21; AC-33. Obverse: Diademed and draped bust right, wearing tiara decorated with star between two eagles; Reverse: Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock, holding laurel branch; below, river-god Orontes swimming right; all within wreath. A powerful example of this ancient Armenian issue, featuring satisfying strikes upon both sides. Great metal quality with deep bluish gray tone.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00