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Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II Tyche 80 BC - 68 BC
| Bronze | 6.00 g | 20.00 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes II the Great (95 BC - 55 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 68 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.00 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#337575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tyche seated right on bank of the river; at her feet on right, the river god Araxes swimming to right.
Control-marks A and monogram (ΔΗ) in fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ BAΣIΛEΩN TIΓPANOY
Unabridged legend: Βασιλέως βασιλέων Τιγράνης
Translation: Tigranes, king of the kings
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II (Tyche) coin is that it features an image of the Armenian king Tigranes II on one side and the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity in ancient Greek mythology, and her presence on the coin may suggest that the king saw himself as a bringer of good fortune to his people. This coin was circulated during Tigranes II's reign, which lasted from 80 BC to 68 BC, and it is made of bronze, weighing 6.00 grams.
