| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Ancients Auction 9 | Auction date: 2 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 20 Price realized: Withdrawn | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Extremely Fine; featuring a splendid portrait of Tigranes | ANCIENT GREECE. KINGDOM OF ARMENIA. Tigranes II 'the Great'. Silver tetradrachm, circa 80-68 BC. Tigranokerta. Obv: draped bust right, wearing Armenian tiara with five peaks, adorned with star flanked by two eagles and jewelled diadem. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ TIΓPANOY, Tyche of Antioch seated right on rock pile, holding palm, Orontes swimming right below; Σ on rock and monogram to inner right field, all within wreath.Extremely Fine; featuring a splendid portrait of Tigranes. Reference: Unpublished monogram combination: for Σ cf. SCADA-group 7, A56-8; for monogram ligate ΙΩ, cf. SCADA-group 3, A32-4; for general type, cf. Kovacs-71 and ACV-34. Rarity: Unpublished and possibly unique. Die Axis: 11h. Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 16.38 g. Composition: Silver. PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 750 GBP |  |
