Watch List notes:

KINGS OF SOPHENE. Arkathias II, circa 93/90-90/89 BC. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 17 mm, 4.26 g, 12 h), Arkathiokerta (?). Draped bust of Arkathias II to right, wearing bashlyk tied with diadem. Rev. [BACI - AKPA] Nike standing right, holding wreath in her right hand. Kovacs 32. An unusually attractive piece with a lovely near black patina. Good very fine.


From the collection of an Armenian businessman, acquired before 2021, ex Leu Web Auction 13, 15-16 August 2020, 472 and previously from an important collection of Armenian coins.