Æ Obol - Hippostratos

Issuer Kings of Baktria
Year 65 BC - 55 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Obol (⅙)
Currency Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition Copper
Weight 17.06 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#8A
Obverse description Apollo standing facing right, holding an arrow with both hand
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHΡΩΣ IΠΠOΣTΡATOΥ
(Translation: King Hippostratos, Protector)
Reverse description Tripod monogram with symbols on either side and lettering around.
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering Maharaj trat Hiramayasa
(Translation: Just and Victorious King Hippostratos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (65 BC - 55 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2941144740
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