Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Kings of Baktria |
|---|---|
| Năm | 90 BC - 80 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Drachm (1) |
| Tiền tệ | Drachm (305-15BC) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 2.22 g |
| Đường kính | 17 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Bop#5A 12#440 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Helmeted and draped bust right. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Greek |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΡΧΕΒΙΟΥ |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Zeus standing facing, brandishing thunderbolt and holding long scepter, with Monogram in right field. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Kharosthi |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (90 BC - 80 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 5384158270 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This silver drachm belongs to Archebios, an Indo-Greek king who governed parts of Baktria and Gandhara circa 90-80 BC. His reign occurred during significant geopolitical flux, marked by the gradual decline of the Indo-Greek kingdom under Scythian incursions. Archebios represents a final phase of Hellenistic rule, his coinage a testament to enduring Greek cultural and political influence amidst increasing fragmentation.
Artistry: The artistic execution adheres to the established Hellenistic stylistic school, albeit with local adaptations. While engravers are anonymous, the obverse features a realistic, often stern, portrait of Archebios, indicative of the period's preference for individualized royal depictions. The reverse commonly portrays Zeus enthroned or standing, often holding a thunderbolt, a motif emphasizing divine legitimacy and power, executed with classical proportions.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this drachm weighs 2.22 grams and measures 17 millimeters. For grading, high-points on the obverse typically include the king's hair, nose, and diadem. On the reverse, critical areas are Zeus's head, the thunderbolt, and torso. Strike qualities often vary; well-centered examples with full legends and strong pressure on both sides are prized, though off-centering and minor planchet flaws are not uncommon.