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Nomos 18

5 May 2019
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich
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Estimate: 400 CHF
Hammer Price:  1000 CHF
Lot 236

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.

Online bidding closes: 5 May 2019, 14:30:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 25 Apr 2024, 07:42:48 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1000 CHF

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