95-56 BC Kings of Armenia Tigranes II Silver Tetradrachm NGC Choice Very Fine

This silver tetradrachm was struck during the reign of Tigranes II, known as Tigranes the Great, who ruled the Kingdom of Armenia from approximately 95 to 56 BC. Tigranes transformed Armenia into a regional power, briefly creating an empire that stretched from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean. His coinage, struck at the royal mint of Tigranocerta, reflects the height of Armenian influence in the ancient Near East and represents a distinctive fusion of Hellenistic and Near Eastern artistic traditions.

The obverse presents a right-facing portrait of Tigranes wearing the iconic Armenian tiara, a tall pointed headdress adorned with star motifs and flanked by eagles. A beaded border frames the portrait, with diadem ties extending behind the king's head. The reverse depicts the goddess Tyche, personification of the city's fortune, seated on a rocky throne and holding a palm branch. Below her, the river-god Orontes swims to the right, symbolizing the great river upon which Tigranocerta was founded. Greek legends surround the composition within a border of dots and leaves.

NGC has certified this tetradrachm Choice Very Fine with Strike 3/5 and Surface 3/5, noting a die shift. The coin displays honest circulation wear consistent with its grade, with the portrait details and reverse composition remaining well-defined. Tetradrachms of Tigranes II are sought after by collectors of ancient Armenian coinage and those building collections focused on Hellenistic-era kingdoms. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.