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Tetradrachm of King Tigranes II (95/96-56/55 b.c.)

95/96–56/55 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 300
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tetradrachm of King Tigranes II (95/96-56/55 b.c.)
  • Date: 95/96–56/55 BCE
  • Culture: Armenian
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Overall: 1 x 3/16 in. (2.5 x 0.4 cm)
  • Classification: Coins
  • Credit Line: Lent by Dr. Raffi Nurhan Tingir and family in memory of Nadine Ani Tingir-Guevrekian
  • Object Number: L.2008.69.2
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters