Countermarked by Arkathias II, King of Sophene
Lot 341
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes II ‘the Great’, 95-56 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.73 g, 1 h), Nisibis, RY 6 = 91/0. Head of Tigranes II to left, wearing four-pointed tiara decorated with a star and tied with a diadem; to right, countermark: APK within rectangular incuse. Rev. [BAΣΙΛEΩΣ / MEΓAΛOY - TIΓPANOY] Tree; in left field, Iς. Kovacs 64. Rare. Good fine.

From an important collection of Armenian coins.

The countermark APK was applied by Arkathias II, King of Sophene (ca 93/90-90/89 BC), son of Mithradates VI Eupator and brother-in-law of Tigranes II.
Starting price:
50 CHF
Hammer price:
65 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
3 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 23-Sep-18, 15:50:30 CEST
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