ARMENIA. Tigranes II (the Great) 95-56 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.50 gms), Antioch Mint. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
CAA-40; ACV-35; Bed-24. Diademed, draped bust of Tigranes II facing right wearing tiara with star between eagles; Reverse: Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock, below river god Orontes swimming right, monogram to right all within wreath. Slightly porous surfaces. Well centered with a nice strike, overall an attractive example. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
From the Dr. Michael Popoff Collection.
Ex: Coin Galleries Sale 02/1992, Lot #258.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00