Dichalkon - Tigranes II Herakles

Issuer Armenia, Kingdom of
Year 80 BC - 68 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Dichalkon (1⁄24)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) Kovacs#78
Obverse description Bust of Tigranes II facing right, draped, wearing tiara decorated with a star between two eagles, tied with a diadem
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Herakles standing with lion skin over arm, hand resting on club
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
(Translation: King of kings Tigranes)
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Mintage ND (80 BC - 68 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6184793720
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