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Tetrachalkon - Tigranes V Herakles
| Bronze | 6.68 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Armenia (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Tigranes V (6-12) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 6-12 |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#338071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Herakles standing left with lion skin over left arm, right hand resting on club; dividing lettering.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ
Unabridged legend: Βασιλέως Τιγράνης Μεγάλου
Translation: The great king Tigranes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon - Tigranes V (Herakles) coin is that it features an image of Hercules (Herakles) on one side, which suggests that the king, Tigranes V, may have been trying to associate himself with the legendary hero and emphasize his own strength and power.
