KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes V, the Cappadocian, AD 6-12. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 17.5 mm, 6.32 g, 12 h), Artagigarta (?). Diademed, draped, and bearded bust of Tigranes to right, wearing tiara decorated with four eagles. Rev. [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ] - ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ Herakles standing facing, his head turned to left, with his lion's skin draped over his left arm and holding his club in his right hand. ACV 158-160. CAA 153-154. Kovacs 181 (same dies). With a powerful and impressive portrait and an attractive dark green patina. Reverse struck slightly off centre, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of Yerets' Kariatin, Switzerland.