© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Tetrachalkon - Tigranes III Nike 20 BC - 8 BC
| Bronze | 3.05 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes III (20 BC - 10 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 8 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#358873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nike advancing left, right hand extended.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
Unabridged legend: Βασιλέως Τιγράνης
Translation: King Tigranes
Comment
This issue is of lesser style and reduced weight, and may simply be a local imitation.Examples are normally found (in small numbers) in hoards of the period.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Tigranes III (Nike) coin is that it features an image of the king, Tigranes III, on one side and the goddess Nike (Victory) on the other. This symbolizes the king's victory and the power of the Armenian Empire during his reign.
