BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hermaios, circa 105-90 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 8.94 g, 11 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in the Paropamisadai. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ / EPMAIOY Diademed, helmeted and draped bust of Hermaios to right, helmet adorned with bull's horn and ear. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa Heramayasa' ('of the Great King Hermaios the Savior' in Karoshti) Zeus-Mithra seated slightly to left, raising his right hand and holding scepter in his left; to left, monogram; to right, Σ. Bopearachchi 4B. HGC 12, 291. Porous and somewhat rough, otherwise, about very fine.
Price realized | 400 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |