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Antioch mint, struck 70-69 BC.
Lot 31: KINGS of ARMENIA, Tigranes II. 95-56 BC. AR Tetradrachm 
- Sold Winning Bid: $560
- 31 Bid(s)
Description
KINGS of ARMENIA, Tigranes II. 95-56 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.71 gm; 27 mm). Antioch, 70-69 BC. Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing Armenian tiara with five peaks and emblazoned with comet; bead and reel border around / Tyche of Artaxata seated to right on rock pile, holding palm branch, river god Araxes swimming to right below; BAΣIΛEΩΣ to right, TIΓPANOY to left. Kovacs 132; AC 28 (Tigranes II); Nercessian, "Silver Coins of Tigranes II of Armenia," Armenian Numismatic Journal (vol. XXVI, pts. 3&4 [2000]), Group 3 (A45/P?). Choice EF. Nice old cabinet toning.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 31
- Listing #: 1429859
- Closed: Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:10:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $2,000