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Lot 17: ARMENIA. Tigranes II. 95-56 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Antioch mint.
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 361)
- Sold Winning Bid: $925
- 2 Bid(s)
Description
ARMENIA. Tigranes II. 95-56 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.36 gm; 27 mm). Antioch mint. Draped bust right wearing tiara with star and eagles; beaded pyramidal points on tiara / Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock, holding branch, river-god Orontes below; monogram before, monogram below on rocks. Nercessian, "Silver Coins of Tigranes II of Armenia," Armenian Numismatic Journal (vol. XXVI, pts. 3&4 [2000]), Group 1 (A1/P?). Well struck on a nice flan. Well-centered. Choice VF. Nice original find patina.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 17
- Listing #: 236271
- Closed: Monday, May 10, 2021 4:05:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $1,500