Tetradrachm - Apollodotos II dual Monogram

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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
Weight9.71 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#3c , HGC 12#389 , MIG#423b , SNG ANS 9#1573
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust right, Greek Legend around
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΩΣ 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 and right.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse letteringMaharajasa tratarasa Apaladatasa
(Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (80 BC - 65 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1365000330
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