Ruler:
Tigranes II The Great (95 BC-55 BC)
Mint:
Antioch
Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.
-83 - -69
Object composed of silver Diameter 27.5 mm Weight 16.02 g
Inscription present: Head of Tigranes, right, wearing Armenian tiara decorated with star between two eagles, the edges pearled; bead and reel border.
Inscription present: The Tyche of Antioch seated right, turreted, holding a palm; at her feet the river-god Orontes swimming right; all within laurel-wreath.
Accession number: CM.MC.9360-R
Primary reference Number: 236623
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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