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© Nomos AG
Chalkous - Tigranes II the Great Cornucopia 80 BC - 68 BC
| Bronze | 2.11 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes II the Great (95 BC - 55 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 68 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.11 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#327969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cornucopia filled with fruits and bound with fillet; A and ΔΗ monograms across the fields
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN TIΓPANOY
Comment
Other reference: ACV# 96.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tigranes II the Great, who was a powerful king of the Kingdom of Armenia, known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. He ruled from 80 BC to 68 BC and is remembered as one of the greatest kings in Armenian history. The coin's design, including the image of Tigranes II and the cornucopia, symbolizes the king's success and the prosperity of the kingdom during his reign.
