KINGS OF ARMENIA. Artavasdes II, 56-34 BC. Dichalkon (Bronze, 19 mm, 4.71 g, 12 h), Artaxata, undated but c. 35-34. Diademed and draped bust of Artavasdes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with a star and eagles; A behind his neck. Rev. BACIΛEΩC - ΒΑCΙΛΕΩN / APTAYAZΔOY Cypress tree. ACV 132. CAA 135. Kovacs 168. A very rare dichalkon of Artavasdes II. Edge split from overstruck and rough as usual, otherwise, good fine.

From the collection of Yerets’ Kariatin, Switzerland.