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This appears to be an ancient Armenian coin type or cast impression attributed to Tigranes II the Great, shown in a modern circular mount. The bust and surrounding lettering fit the familiar ancient design, but the object’s exact status is uncertain because the photo shows only one side and the mount may indicate a later display or reproduction. Surface corrosion, cracking, and wear are visible, which support age, though not definitive authenticity. A conservative auction range would be about $150 to $500 if genuine, or $25 to $100 if later mounted reproduction.
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Item Report
Ancient Armenian Tigranes II Bronze Coin Impression
古亚美尼亚提格兰二世青铜币压印
By: Unknown ancient mint; later mounted display
Style: Ancient coin / medallion display mount
Origin: Armenia / ancient Near East
Materials: Bronze or copper-alloy, metal mount
Age: Ancient type, likely 1st century BC; mounting likely 20th century
Condition: Fair (heavy corrosion, cracking, mounted, not officially graded)
Value: Authentic ancient coin: $150-$500; mounted/reproduction example: $25-$100
Maker's Marks / Writing: Raised legend around bust; caption reads Tigrane II le Grand
Date: 2026-05-10 17:58:01.313858
Description:
A circular cast medallion or coin impression showing a left-facing male bust with surrounding raised lettering, attributed by the caption to Tigranes II the Great. The surface has heavy corrosion, cracking, and an applied metal rim, suggesting a later display mounting rather than a raw ancient coin. 一枚圆形铸造徽章或钱币压印,中央为左侧肖像头像,外围有凸起铭文,图注将其归于提格兰二世大帝。表面严重腐蚀、开裂,并有后加金属边框,显示它更像后期装框展示件而非原始古币。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
The image appears to show an Armenian coin or cast impression attributed to Tigranes II, mounted in a modern metal frame. The heavy wear, corrosion, and printed caption support an ancient-type collectible, but the exact authenticity and whether this is a genuine coin, cast copy, or display reproduction cannot be confirmed from one photo alone. 图中似为归于提格兰二世的亚美尼亚钱币或铸模压印,并装入现代金属框中。严重磨损、腐蚀和印刷说明使其具备古币收藏属性,但仅凭这一张照片无法确认是真币、翻铸件还是展示复制品。
Individual Images:
- whole mounted coin front view
Provenance:
No verifiable provenance provided; only photo caption attribution.
Condition:
Fair (heavy corrosion, cracking, mounted, not officially graded)
Identification Score: 68%
The portrait bust and surrounding legend fit the common Tigranes II type, but the framing and surface condition leave uncertainty about whether this is an original coin or a later cast/display copy. 头像与环绕铭文与常见提格兰二世钱币类型相符,但装框方式和表面状况使其是否为原币或后期翻铸展示件仍有不确定性。
Authenticity Score: 42%
Visible corrosion and age wear are consistent with an old object, but the single view, modern-looking mount, and lack of reverse or edge images prevent a strong authenticity call. The caption may be informative, yet it is unverified from the photo itself. 可见腐蚀与磨损符合旧物特征,但仅有单一视图、现代感较强的装框方式以及缺少背面和边缘图,无法有力判断真伪。图下注释可能有参考价值,但未能从照片中独立核实。
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Keywords
Tigranes II, Armenian coin, ancient bronze, ancient Near East, Armenia, mounted medallion, portrait bust 提格兰二世, 亚美尼亚钱币, 古代青铜, 古代近东, 亚美尼亚, 装框徽章, 头像
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