1/2 Obol - Antialcidas

€176,920.00
IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom
Year115 BC - 95 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Valuehemiobol (4 Units) - 4 Chalkon?
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionCopper (perhaps CuSn)
Weight9.21 g
Dimensions
Thickness4.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueSquare (irregular)
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIG#280d
Obverse descriptionBust of Zeus right, holding thunderbolt in right hand, Greek legend on three sides
Obverse script
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ / NIKHΦOPOY / ANTIAΛKIΔOY
(Translation: I think all three words are equivalent to modern `king` in whatever language at the time.)
Reverse descriptionCaps and palms of the Dioscuri, monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend on three sides
Reverse script
Reverse letteringmaharajasa / jayadharasa / amtialikidasa
Edge
Mint
MintageND (115 BC - 95 BC)  - BC 115-95 -
Catalog ID5431528990
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