Silver medallion from Sisian, Armenia, 2nd C BCE [D/B]

Silver medallion with an image of an eagle clutching a wild cat (a panther), and a snake. Dated to the 2nd century BCE, excavated in Sisian, Syunik region of Armenia.
State Museum of Armenia, inv. number 2618/15

“Two gilt silver medallions showing representations in high relief. One features an eagle looking backwards while grasping a panther in its claws, with a writhing snake beneath it. The other medallion shows the bust of a goddess of victory. Her coiffure ends in sickle shapes on her forehead.
50 BC until the beginning of the Common Era, Sisian.
History Museum of Armenia, Yerevan” [Suzanne]

The Golden Eagle was important motif on the Armenian highland, as well as many of the Armenian Dynasties [ King Tigran II the Great].