Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II Tyche 80 BC - 68 BC
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#375705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche seated right on bank of river, at her foot the river god Araxes swims right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II (Tyche) coin is that it features an image of the 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 have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and good fortune of the Kingdom of Armenia during Tigranes II's reign.
