★ A sharply struck drachm of Antialkidas with a beautiful portrait ★

BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas, circa 130-120 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.46 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ / ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Antialkidas to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa jayadharasa Amtialkidasa' (in Karoshti) Zeus seated facing slightly to left, holding Nike in his right hand and scepter in his left; to left, forepart of elephant right; below throne, monogram. Bopearachchi 9A. HGC 12, 255. Sharply struck and with a beautiful portrait. Extremely fine.