© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Tigranes I Tigranes I standing 123 BC - 96 BC
| Bronze | 5 g | 18 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 | 5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tigranes I standing facing, head to right and wearing tall tiara, holding long scepter in his right hand and eagle in his left.
Lettering: [BAΣΙΛEΩΣ] / MEΓAΛOY - TIΓPANO[Y] / ΦΙΛΕΛΛHN[OC]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tigranes I, who was a powerful king of Armenia, standing on the obverse (front side) of the coin. This is significant because it shows the importance of the king's image and the power he held during his reign. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of bronze and weighs 5 grams suggests that it was a widely used and circulated coin during its time, indicating the strong economic activity and trade networks of the Kingdom of Armenia during Tigranes I's rule.
