Kingdom of Armenia Chalkous - Tigranes II the Great, -80 – -68
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Armenia
Kingdom of Armenia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-80 – -68
Ruler
Tigranes II the Great
(-95–-55)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.11
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Kingdom of Armenia. Issued from -80 to -68. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.11 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and draped bust of Tigranes II to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with a star between two eagles
- Reverse
- Cornucopia filled with fruits and bound with fillet; A and ΔΗ monograms across the fields
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (80 BC - 68 BC) | — |
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