Tetradrachm - Philoxenos Aniketos

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IssuerIndo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year100 BC - 95 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
CompositionSilver
Weight9.54 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#9C , MIG#343c , Bopearachchi&Rahman#– , SNG ANS 9#1198 , HGC 12#270
Obverse descriptionDiademed heroic bust left, wearing crested helmet adorned with bull`s horn and ear, and brandishing spear in right hand.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOY ΦIΛOΞENOY
(Translation: KING OF THE INVINCIBLE AND HOSPITABLE)
Reverse descriptionPhiloxenos, in military attire, on horse rearing right on ground line; Σ below, monogram to upper left.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse letteringmaharajasa apadihatasa philasinasa
(Translation: The Great King Philoxenos the Unconquered)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (100 BC - 95 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3954889930
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