★ An unusually complete hemidrachm of Arsiles ★

YUEH-CHI. Arsiles, late 1st century BC. Hemidrachm (Silver, 15 mm, 0.93 g, 1 h). APΣЄIΛHC Draped bust to right, wearing crested Macedonian helmet adorned with bull’s horn and ear. Rev. NANAIA - NANAIA Lion standing to right with open jaws; above, crescent above Λ; all within dotted border. ATEC 1677-1679. A very attractive and unusually complete example. Slightly crystallized, otherwise, good very fine.

From a collection of coins from Central Asia.