INDO-SKYTHIANS. Spalahores with Spalagadames, circa 75-65 BC. AE (Bronze, 21x19 mm, 8.69 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in western Gandhara. CΠΑΛΥΡΙΟC ΔIKAIOY AΔЄΛΘΟY TOY BACIΛЄⲰC Armored Skythian King on horseback to right. Rev. 'Spalahora Putrasa Dhramikasa Spalagadamasa' ('of the son of Spalahores, Spalagadames the Just' in Kharoshthi) Herakles seated to left on rock, holding club in his right hand and placing his left on rock set on ground; to left, monogram. HGC 12, 617. Senior 69.1. Some deposits and light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Hess-Divo 328, 22 May 2015, 138 and Classical Numismatic Group 84, 5 May 2010, 813.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |