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Medallic HemiStater - Bactria Anonymous

Location Uncertain Bactrian city (Baktria)
Year 1-200
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Shape Round
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Obverse description Draped bust of a diademed figure in left profile, hair rendered in detailed curls with a diadem band, surrounded by a circular legend in Kharosthi script. The effigy shows Hellenistic stylistic influence in the treatment of the portrait.
Obverse script Kharosthi
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Reverse description Uniface reverse with a plain, concave gold surface showing two prominent square-shaped soldering or attachment marks at the center, along with visible scraping and tool marks consistent with secondary use or mounting.
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