This is an extremely rare Armenian coin minted in Artaxata (Artashat) from circa 2 BC till 4 AD. Founded by King Artashes I in 176 BC, Artashat served as the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia until 120 AD, and was known as the “Vostan Hayots” or “court” or “seal of the Armenians.” Strabo...
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