Ancient Armenia // Tigranes "The Great" 95-56 BC

Description

Ancient Armenia, Artaxiad Dynasty. King Tigranes II "The Great," 95-56 BC. Bronze two-chalcus coin. The front depicts the diademed and draped bust of Tigranes II facing right, wearing Armenian tiara / The back depicts the goddess Tyche seated right upon a rock, holding palm frond; the River-god Orontes swimming below. Greek inscription to sides: BASILEWS TIGPANOY (ÒOf King TigranesÓ). Coin diameter 18 mm, reference: CAA 92, AC 51 for type. Encapsulated and graded Very Good by NGC. Archival slab measures 3.125" x 2.125" x 0.375Ó. Coin ex old Glendale, CA private collection, acquired in the 1940's-1950's.Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance. --Weight:1.6 oz

Details & Specs

BRAND	Ancient Resource
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN	Armenia
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS LXWXH (IN)	3.125"L x 2.125"W x 0.375"H
PRODUCT WEIGHT (LBS)	0.1

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