ARMENIA. Tigranes II (the Great) 95-56 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.03

ARMENIA. Tigranes II (the Great) 95-56 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.03 gms), Antioch Mint. VERY FINE.
AC-30; CAA-19. 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; small O to inner right, HΔ monogram on rock; all within wreath. Mostly a light gunmetal gray in color, this enchanting specimen yields some hints of golden champagne upon the reverse, though some very minor porosity is noted as well.

Ex: Kenneth Bressett Collection.Ex: Classical Numismatic Group 87 (5/2011) Lot # 606.


Estimate: $1500 - $2500