Kingdom of Armenia Dichalkon - Tigranes IV and Erato, -2 – 1

Mount Ararat

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Armenia Kingdom of Armenia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dichalkon
Year -2 – 1
Rulers Tigranes IV (-10–-2) , Erato
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.19
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dichalkon from Kingdom of Armenia. Issued from -2 to 1. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.19 g.

Obverse
Jugate busts to right of Tigranes IV, wearing a five-pointed Armenian crown, and Erato. (The king Tigranes the Great)
Reverse
The twin peaks of Mount Ararat as seen from Artaxata. (PhilocaesarArtaxata)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (2 BC - 1 AD)  Α = year 1

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