© Leu Numismatik
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Chalkous - Artaxias I bee 190 BC - 160 BC
| Bronze | 2.20 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxias I (190 BC - 159 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190 BC - 160 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bee.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkous - Artaxias I (bee) coin is that it features an image of a bee on one side, which was a symbol of the ancient Armenian kingdom and represented fertility, prosperity, and industry.
