Drachm - Lysias Aniketos

Issuer Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year 120 BC - 110 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.44 g
Diameter 17.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#4B , HGC 12#240 , SNG ANS 9#–
Obverse description Diademed and draped bust right, wearing elephant skin.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΙΚΗΤΟΥ ΛΥΣΙΟΥ
(Translation: King Aniketos Lysios)
Reverse description Nude Herakles standing facing, crowning himself with right hand, holding club, palm, and lion`s skin in left; monogram to inner left.
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering maharajasa / apadihatasa / lisikasa
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (120 BC - 110 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5570905780
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