Drachm - Apollodotus I

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IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom
Year175 BC - 165 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.38 g
Dimensions
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueSquare (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 9#310
Obverse descriptionElephant advancing right, Greek legend around, monogram `K` below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOΥ ΣΩTHΡOΣ
(Translation: Of king Apollodos the Saviour)
Reverse descriptionZebu (humped bull) standing right, Karosthi legend around, monogram `A` below.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Of king Apollodos the Saviour)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (175 BC - 165 BC)  - -
ND (175 BC - 165 BC) K - Paropamisadai or Gandhara mint -
Catalog ID6834306920
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