Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 30  –  13 - 16 July 2024

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 30

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Axumite, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins, ...

Part I: Sa, 13.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part II: Su, 14.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part III: Mo, 15.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
Part IV: Tu, 16.07.2024, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes V, circa 6-12. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 22 mm, 5.57 g, 12 h), Artagigarta (?). Draped bust of Tigranes V to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with four eagles and tied with a diadem. Rev. [B]AΣΙΛEΩΣ / TIΓPANOY - MEΓAΛOY Herakles standing front, head to left, leaning right on club and holding lion's skin draped over his left arm. Kovacs 181. Well struck and with a wonderful portrait. Slightly rough on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

From an American collection, privately acquired from Ariadne Galleries prior to 1982.

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Price realized 340 CHF
Starting price 50 CHF
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