BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Antialkidas, circa 130-120 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 2.32 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Paropamisadai or Gandhara. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ / ΑΝΤΙΑΛΚΙΔΟΥ Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antialkidas to right, wearing kausia. 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 left; below throne, monogram. Bopearachchi 13C. HGC 12, 259. Harshly cleaned and the reverse corroded, otherwise, very fine.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 494, 23 June 2021, 284 (with original ticket).
Price realized | 87 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |