BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Archebios, circa 75-65 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 23 mm, 8.79 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in eastern Gandhara. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔIKAIOY NIKHΦOPOY / APXEBIOY Draped bust of Archebios to right, wearing crested Boiotian helmet. Rev. 'Maharajasa dhramikasa jayadharasa Arkhebiyasa' ('of the Great King Archebios the Just Victory-bearer' in Karoshti) Zeus-Mithra standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt with his right hand and holding scepter in his left; to lower left and right, monograms. Bopearachchi 4D. HGC 12, 434. Harshly cleaned, otherwise, good fine.
Price realized | 420 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |