Kingdom of Armenia Tetradrachm - Tigranes II, -80 – -68
Information
Country
Kingdom of Armenia
Kingdom of Armenia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-80 – -68
Ruler
Tigranes II the Great
(-95–-55)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.95
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Armenia. Issued from -80 to -68. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 15.95 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Tigranes II right, draped, wearing tiara with five peaks sometimes with beads, decorated with a star between two eagles and tied with a diadem. Bead and reel border.
- Reverse
- Tyche of Artaxata holding a palm branch, seated right on an elbow-shaped promontory; at her feet on right, the river god Araxes. Primary control-mark on rock at bottom left, secondary control-mark in right field. Wreath border. (King Tigranes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (80 BC - 68 BC) | — | Kovacs# 71.1 - secondary contral-mark: Φ | ||
| ND (80 BC - 68 BC) | — | Kovacs# 71.2 - secondary contral-mark: φ with 3 legs |
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