Chalkous - Artaxias I Bee 190 BC - 160 BC
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357572 |
|---|---|
| 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 is where it gets its name. The bee was a symbol of the ancient Armenian kingdom and was used on many of their coins. This particular coin was minted during the reign of King Artaxias I, who ruled the kingdom from 190 BC to 160 BC. Despite being over 2,000 years old, many of these coins have been well-preserved and can still be found in good condition today.
