Kingdom of Armenia Tetrachalkon - Tigranes III, -20 – -8
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Armenia
Kingdom of Armenia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-20 – -8
Ruler
Tigranes III
(-20–-10)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.96
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Kingdom of Armenia. Issued from -20 to -8. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 4.96 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Tigranes III facing right, slight drapery, wearing five pointed tiara tied with a diadem, A in left field.
- Reverse
- Nike advancing left, right hand extended. (King Tigranes)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (20 BC - 8 BC) | — | Kovacs# 172.1 - Four pointed tiara | ||
| ND (20 BC - 8 BC) | — | Kovacs# 172.2 - Three pointed tiara |
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