BAKTRIA, Indo-Greek Kingdom. Hippostratos, circa 65-55 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 9.16 g, 12 h), Indian standard, uncertain mint in Gandhara or the western Pubjab. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ / ΙΠΠΟΣΤΡΑΤΟΥ Diademed and draped bust of Hippostratos to right. Rev. 'Maharajasa tratarasa jayamtasa Hipusratasa' ('of the Great King Hippostratos the Savior, the Conqueror' in Karoshti) Hippostratos on horseback to right; to lower right, monogram. Bopearachchi 3A. HGC 12, 449. Some deposits and minor cleaning scratches, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 380 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |