Hemichalkon - Tigranes II (Grain) (80 BC - 68 BC) front Hemichalkon - Tigranes II (Grain) (80 BC - 68 BC) back
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Hemichalkon - Tigranes II Grain 80 BC - 68 BC

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia)
King
Tigranes II the Great (95 BC - 55 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
80 BC - 68 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#375845
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ear of Grain

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΕΣ

Unabridged legend: Βασιελωσ Βασιλεων Τιγρανες

Translation: King of Kings Tigranes

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Hemichalkon - Tigranes II (Grain) coin is that it features an image of a grain ear on the reverse side, which symbolizes the agricultural wealth and prosperity of the Kingdom of Armenia during Tigranes II's reign.