© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Chalkous - Artaxias I dog 190 BC - 160 BC
| Bronze | 1.38 g | 11 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 | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dog standing right.
Lettering: 𐡌𐡋𐡁𐡏 - 𐡏𐡓𐡕𐡇𐡔𐡎𐡂 ('rthṣsy mlk' in Aramaic)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a dog on one side, which was a symbol of loyalty and protection in ancient Armenian culture.
