Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II Tyche 80 BC - 68 BC
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating 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#398939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche seated right on bank of river, at her foot the river god Araxes swims right
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
Translation: King of Kings Tigran
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Tigranes II (Tyche) coin is that it features an image of a king's head on one side and a goddess on the other, which symbolizes the blending of ancient Armenian and Greek cultures.
