Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II Horseback

€1.00
IssuerArmenia, Kingdom of
Year96 BC - 80 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄12)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.80 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kovacs#62
Obverse descriptionHead of Tigranes II facing right, wearing tiara decorated with a star and tied with a diadem
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTigranes on horseback charging left and hurling spear
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
(Translation: King Tigran the Great)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (96 BC - 80 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1412456110
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