Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 25  –  11 - 14 March 2023

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 25

Ancient, Medieval and World Coins

Part 1: Sa, 11.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 2: Su, 12.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 3: Mo, 13.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 14.03.2023, from 12:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes II ‘the Great’, 95-56 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 15.72 g, 1 h), Tigranokerta, circa 80-68. Draped bust of Tigranes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star between two eagles. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] - TIΓPANOY The Tyche of Tigranokerta, turreted and veiled, seated right on rock, holding long palm frond in her right hand; below, river-god Araxes swimming right; on rock, monogram; to right, Θ; all within wreath. Kovacs 74.2. Somewhat rough and porous, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

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Price realized 1'200 CHF
Starting price 250 CHF
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