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© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Tigranes II 80 BC - 68 BC
| Silver | 15.95 g | 27 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 | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.95 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#337577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tyche of Artaxata holding a palm branch, seated right on an elbow-shaped promontory; at her feet on right, the river god Araxes.
Primary control-mark on rock at bottom left, secondary control-mark in right field.
Wreath border.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΙΓΡΑΝΟΥ
Unabridged legend: βασιλέως Τιγράνης
Translation: King Tigranes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Tigranes II is that it features an image of the king himself on one side, while the other side bears the image of the goddess Athena. This coin was issued during Tigranes' reign, which lasted from 80 BC to 68 BC, and it was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the kingdom. The fact that the coin features both the king and a deity highlights the importance of religion and royal power in ancient Armenian society.
