© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Tigranes I Nike 123 BC - 96 BC
| Bronze | 4.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes I (123 BC - 95 BC) Tigranes II the Great (95 BC - 55 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 123 BC - 96 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nike standing right, holding wreath in her right hand; in field to right
Lettering: BAΣΙΛЄΩΣ / MЄΓAΛOY - [T]IΓPANOY / ΦΙΛЄΛΛHNOC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon coin is that it features an image of the goddess Nike (Victory) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in ancient Armenian coinage. This highlights the cultural and religious influences of the time, and the importance of the goddess Nike in Armenian mythology.
