Tetradrachm - Philoxenus

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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
Weight9.81 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#5B , HGC 12#268 , MIG#340c , SNG ANS 9#1182
Obverse descriptionHelmeted Bust of King facing right with lettering in Greek around.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ANIKHTOΥ ΦIΛOΞENOY
(Translation: Unconquered King Philoxenus, Protector)
Reverse descriptionKing on horseback riding right with dual monogram below, kharoshti legend around.
Reverse scriptKharosthi
Reverse letteringMaharajasa apadihatasa Philasinasa
(Translation: of the Great King Philoxenos the Unconquered)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (100 BC - 95 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5857688940
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