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4 Chalkoi - Artavasdes I Eagle and Mountain 160 BC - 121 BC
| Bronze | 4.01 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Artavasdes I (159 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 160 BC - 121 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle atop a mountain
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΑΡΤΑΥΑΖΔΟΥ
Translation: The Great King Artavasdes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on one side and a mountain on the other, which symbolizes the kingdom's strong connection to the natural world and its rich resources.
