2024 Artavasdes II Copper Chalkoi Coin

Available now! Very low mintage, only 500 will ever be made! The copper chalkoi (also known as "chalkos" in singular) was a small denomination of coinage used in ancient Armenia. The term "chalkos" originally comes from the Greek word for copper, and it was adopted by various cultures throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Copper Chalkoi in Ancient Armenian Coinage Description and Characteristics:1. Material: The chalkoi were made primarily of copper or bronze, which were common materials for lower denomination coins in the ancient world.2. Size and Weight: These coins were small and lightweight, typically ranging from 0.5 to 2 grams, making them suitable for everyday transactions.3. Design: The design of Armenian chalkoi often reflected Hellenistic influences. They featured motifs such as the profiles of local kings, deities, and symbolic imagery. Common inscriptions were in Greek or Armenian script, indicating the ruler’s name and titles, and sometimes featured local symbols l