Kingdom of Armenia Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II, -96 – -80
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Armenia
Kingdom of Armenia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-96 – -80
Ruler
Tigranes II the Great
(-95–-55)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.76
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Kingdom of Armenia. Issued from -96 to -80. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 3.76 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Tigranes II facing right, wearing tiara decorated with a star and tied with a diadem
- Reverse
- Tigranes in biga charging left (King Tigranes the Great)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (96 BC - 80 BC) | — |
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