Tetradrachm - Apollodotos II

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IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year80 BC - 65 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.44 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#3b
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust right, Greek Legend around
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ
(Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour and Lover of his Father)
Reverse descriptionAthena standing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt, Kharoshthi legend around, monogram to left.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse lettering
(Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (80 BC - 65 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2178150350
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