Lot 1540
Kings of Armenia. Aristobulus, AD 54-92. AE Chalkous (18 mm., 2.51 g). Struck at Nicopolis ad Lycum, year IΓ Year 13 = AD 66/7. BACIΛE wC APICTOBOYΛOY Capricorn to left with globe between his forelegs, with star above and three pellets below. Reverse: Hand to left, holding scales enclosing ETO /VC. /IΓ between balance pans. RPC II Online 3840A.1 (this coin). Pleasing brown patina with lighter highlights. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $750 - UP
CoinArchives lists a similar specimen (spots of corrosion removed) sold at Nomos 8 May 2021, #437 realized $2200 US.
From the Tareq Hani Collection.
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