KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes V, the Cappadocian, AD 6-12. Chalkous (Bronze, 13.5 mm, 2.13 g, 12 h), Artagigarta (?). Diademed, draped, and bearded bust of Tigranes to right, wearing tiara decorated with three eagles. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ (retrograde) Eagle standing to left. ACV -. CAA -. Kovacs 185.1. A very rare type, unpublished prior to Kovacs; interesting variation, attractive portrait. Very fine.
From the collection of Yerets' Kariatin, Switzerland.