© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Tigranes VI Bipennis and Club
| Bronze | 2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes VI (59-62) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 60-62 |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#366109 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bipennis and Club
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
Unabridged legend: Βασιελωσ Τιγρανου
Translation: King Tigranes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tigranes VI, who was a king of the Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) during the 1st century AD. The coin's design includes a bust of the king on one side and an image of a bipennis (a double-headed axe) and a club on the other side, which symbolizes his power and authority. The use of bronze in the coin's minting process was a common practice during that time period, as it was a readily available and durable material.
