BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Heliokles II, circa 90-75 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 8.84 g, 12 h), uncertain mint in eastern Gandhara or the western Punjab. Diademed heroic bust of Heliokles II to left, wearing crested helmet and holding spear in his right hand and wearing aegis on his left shoulder. Rev. 'Maharajasa dhramikasa Heliyakreyasa' ('of the Great King Heliokles the Just' in Karoshti) Radiate Zeus standing front, holding thunderbolt in his right hand and scepter in his left. Bopearachchi 5B. HGC 12, 380. Some roughness, otherwise, nearly very fine.
Price realized | 300 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |