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Drachm - Apollodotus I
Issuer | Indo-Greek Kingdom |
Year | 175 BC - 165 BC |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | Drachm (1) |
Currency | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.38 g |
Dimensions | |
Thickness | 1 mm |
Shape and Technique | Square (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | SNG ANS 9#310 |
Obverse description | Elephant advancing right, Greek legend around, monogram `K` below. |
Obverse script | Greek |
Obverse lettering | BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΠOΛΛOΔOTOΥ ΣΩTHΡOΣ (Translation: Of king Apollodos the Saviour) |
Reverse description | Zebu (humped bull) standing right, Karosthi legend around, monogram `A` below. |
Reverse script | Kharosthi |
Reverse lettering | (Translation: Of king Apollodos the Saviour) |
Edge | Plain |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND (175 BC - 165
BC) - - ND (175 BC - 165
BC) K - Paropamisadai or Gandhara mint -
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Catalog ID | 6834306920 |
Comments | |