Tetrachalkon - Epiphanes & Kallinikos

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Commagene
Year60-72
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄12)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionCopper
Weight7.54 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) I#3861 , Kovacs#241 , SNG Copenhagen#8-9 , de Luynes#3440 , BMC Greek#1-7 , ACV#226
Obverse descriptionEpiphanes and Kallinikos, both on horseback, riding side by side to the left.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑϹΙΛΕΩϹ ΥΙΟΙ
(Translation: Sons of the king)
Reverse descriptionCapricorn to right with star above and anchor below; all within laurel wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΟΜΜΑΓΗΝΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Commagenians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (60-72)  - -
Catalog ID4537364500
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