Own a Silver Tetradrachm of Tigranes the Great

A real silver tetradrachm struck during the reign of Tigranes II — the king who built Armenia into one of the most powerful empires of the ancient Near East.

Grade: About Uncirculated (AU)
NGC Strike: 5/5
NGC Surface: 3/5

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🏛 Struck during the reign of Armenia's greatest king over 2,000 years ago
👑 Issued by Tigranes the Great, ruler of a vast Near Eastern empire
🌴 Features the famous Tyche of Antioch on the reverse
🤲 A genuine piece of ancient Armenian history you can hold

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Why This Coin Matters

This silver tetradrachm was struck under the authority of Tigranes II the Great, one of the most successful rulers of the ancient world.

Ascending the throne in 95 BC, Tigranes transformed Armenia from a regional kingdom into a powerful empire stretching from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean. At its height, his realm controlled territory across modern Armenia, Syria, Lebanon, and parts of Mesopotamia, making him one of the dominant rulers of his age.

The obverse typically features the king wearing his distinctive Armenian royal tiara, a design unlike anything found on contemporary Roman coinage. The star and eagle motifs associated with his crown became some of the most recognizable symbols of Armenian royal authority.

The reverse depicts the famous Tyche of Antioch seated upon a rocky outcrop, holding a palm branch. Beneath her appears the river god Orontes swimming below. This design was inspired by one of the most celebrated sculptures of the Hellenistic world and reflected Tigranes' control of Antioch, one of the wealthiest and most important cities in the eastern Mediterranean.

These coins were struck during a dramatic period when Armenia stood between two great powers: Rome in the west and Parthia in the east. Tigranes battled, negotiated, and competed with both before eventually confronting the Roman general Lucullus and later Pompey the Great.

Today, the tetradrachms of Tigranes the Great are among the most important and desirable coins of ancient Armenia. They represent the high point of Armenian power and preserve the image of a ruler who briefly created one of the largest empires of his era.

Perfect For

• Ancient coin collectors
• Armenian history enthusiasts
• Collectors of Hellenistic kingdoms
• Roman Republic and Near Eastern history fans
• Anyone seeking a historically significant silver coin

What You'll Receive

• The exact silver tetradrachm shown
• Struck under Tigranes II the Great, 95–56 BC
• Features the Armenian king on the obverse
• Tyche of Antioch seated on the reverse
• Ancient silver tetradrachm denomination
• Over 2,000 years old
• Professionally authenticated and graded

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New to Ancient Coins?

The coins of Tigranes the Great tell the story of a kingdom that briefly rivaled Rome and Parthia for power in the ancient world. Combining Armenian history, Hellenistic artistry, and the legacy of one of antiquity's most successful kings, they remain a cornerstone of many advanced ancient coin collections.