Tigranes II - Period III - AE 4 chalkoi - Nike - Δ (ΛΔ?) = Yr 34
Identifier
Kovacs-110; ACV- ; CAA- ; YTN-143; ANRO-795
Reference Description
Tigranes II the Great 95-56 BC
Period III: Pompeian Reorganization 65-56 BC
Restoration of the title "King of Kings" along with some former territories.
AE 4 chalkoi, year Δ (ΛΔ?) = 34 = 63/62 BC
Obv. Bust of Tigranes II right, draped, wearing tiara decorated with star between two eagles and tied with a diadem, A behind bust.
Rev. Nike advancing left, holding wreath, on right downward ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, on left downward TIΓPANOY, in outer left field Δ (ΛΔ?).
The suggestion that the year date is in monogram form is plausible, but not entirely satisfying. The alternative, that this is year 4, however, is impossible on stylistic grounds for Tigranes II; and for Tigranes the Younger because it would predate the use of "A" on the obverse dies.
Period III: Pompeian Reorganization 65-56 BC
Restoration of the title "King of Kings" along with some former territories.
AE 4 chalkoi, year Δ (ΛΔ?) = 34 = 63/62 BC
Obv. Bust of Tigranes II right, draped, wearing tiara decorated with star between two eagles and tied with a diadem, A behind bust.
Rev. Nike advancing left, holding wreath, on right downward ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, on left downward TIΓPANOY, in outer left field Δ (ΛΔ?).
The suggestion that the year date is in monogram form is plausible, but not entirely satisfying. The alternative, that this is year 4, however, is impossible on stylistic grounds for Tigranes II; and for Tigranes the Younger because it would predate the use of "A" on the obverse dies.
Recent Sales
| Auction | Date | Characteristics | Realized | |
| 2 | Obolos Web 23 Lot 512 | 12-Jun-2022 | 15mm, 4.96g, 12h | CHF 80 |
| 1 | Savoca 101 Lot 488 | 24-Apr-2021 | 17mm, 4.83g | EUR 55 |
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Citation
“Tigranes II - Period III - AE 4 chalkoi - Nike - Δ (ΛΔ?) = Yr 34,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed May 4, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/795.