Coin of Tigranes the Great

A coin of Tigranes the Great, a symbol of Armenia's power and sovereignty in the 1st century BC. This ancient object, bearing the image of the legendary king, reflects the golden age of Armenian history, when Tigranes ruled a vast empire stretching from the Mediterranean to the Caspian Sea.

The silver-coloured coin shows the king's head in profile, facing right. He wears a tall crown decorated with a star and two birds, edged with rows of round beads.