© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Drachm - Tigranes II King standing 96 BC - 80 BC
| Silver | 3.83 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes II the Great (95 BC - 55 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 96 BC - 80 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#369286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
King standing half left, head left, in Armenian tiara, wearing long tunic open in front to waist, drapery behind right shoulder, holding a long staff behind, and uncertain object (barsom sticks?)
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟV ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ-ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ
Unabridged legend: Βασιλεωσ Μεγαλου Τιγρανου Φιλοπατοροσ Και-Φιλελληνοσ
Translation: King Tigranes the Great, the fatherly admirer of the Greeks
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Tigranes II (King standing) (96 BC - 80 BC) from Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) made of Silver weighing 3.83 g is that it features an image of King Tigranes II standing, which was a departure from the traditional seated king design found on many ancient coins. This design change may have been intended to convey a sense of power and strength, as Tigranes II was known for his military conquests and expansion of the Armenian Empire.
