Indo-Greek Kingdom, Telephos Euergetes AR Drachm. Circa 80-70 BC. BAΣIΛEΩΣ EYEPΓETOΥ THΛEΦOY, male anguipede (creature with human body and serpent limbs) standing facing, holding in each raised hand a flower with trailing root, two dolphins below / 'Maharajasa kalanakramasa Teliphasa' in Kharosthi, Helios standing slightly to left, holding sceptre, Selene standing to right, wearing crescent headress; monogram to right. Bopearachchi 1A; Mitchiner 451; HGC 12, 409. 2.02g, 17mm, 12h.

Extremely Fine; beautifully toned. Extremely Rare; one of only three examples auctioned in the past 20 years.

From the Rubellite Collection.