Drachm - Lysias Aniketos

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IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year120 BC - 110 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.44 g
Dimensions17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#4B , HGC 12#240 , SNG ANS 9#
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust right, wearing elephant skin.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΙΚΗΤΟΥ ΛΥΣΙΟΥ
(Translation: King Aniketos Lysios)
Reverse descriptionNude Herakles standing facing, crowning himself with right hand, holding club, palm, and lion`s skin in left; monogram to inner left.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse letteringmaharajasa / apadihatasa / lisikasa
Edge
Mint
MintageND (120 BC - 110 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5570905780
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