Drachm - Lysias

€1.00
IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year120 BC - 110 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.4 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MIG#262b , Bop#4A , SNG ANS 9#1033 , GCV#7623
Obverse descriptionKing wearing elephant headdress, looking right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOΥ ΛΥΣIAΣ
Reverse descriptionHeracles standing facing, crowning himself and cradling club in left arm draped with lion’s skin; in inner left field, monogram and in inner right field, Σ.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (120 BC - 110 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7868165040
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