BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios, circa 105-90 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 9.23 g, 12 h), Indian standard. Posthumous issue struck by Indo-Skythians near Kabul. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ - EPMAIOY Diademed and draped bust of Hermaios to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa' ('of the Great King Hermaios the Savior' in Karoshti) Zeus seated slightly to left, raising his right hand and holding scepter in his left; to right, monogram. Bopearachchi 10 var. (unlisted monogram). HGC 12, 298. Senior, Hermaios 28aT.1. Harshly cleaned and with flan faults on the reverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.
From the collections of Dr. D. Löer and P. Cooper, Triton VI, 14-15 January 2003, 1580 (part of).
Price realized | 85 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |