© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Artaxias I Antiochus IV 190 BC - 160 BC
| Bronze | 3.28 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxias I (190 BC - 159 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190 BC - 160 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#330416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diademed head of Antiochos IV (?) to right.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Armenian and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Artaxias I, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek god Apollo, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the reign of the Armenian kingdom.
