1/2 Obol - Antialcidas

Issuer Indo-Greek Kingdom
Year 115 BC - 95 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value hemiobol (4 Units) - 4 Chalkon?
Currency Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
Composition Copper (perhaps CuSn)
Weight 9.21 g
Diameter
Thickness 4.0 mm
Shape Square (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIG#280d
Obverse description Bust of Zeus right, holding thunderbolt in right hand, Greek legend on three sides
Obverse script
Obverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ / NIKHΦOPOY / ANTIAΛKIΔOY
(Translation: I think all three words are equivalent to modern `king` in whatever language at the time.)
Reverse description Caps and palms of the Dioscuri, monogram at left, Kharoshthi legend on three sides
Reverse script
Reverse lettering maharajasa / jayadharasa / amtialikidasa
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (115 BC - 95 BC) - BC 115-95 -
Numisquare ID 5431528990
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