Tetradrachm - Apollodotos II
| Emittent | Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 80 BC - 65 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Währung | Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC) |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 9.44 g |
| Durchmesser | |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Bop#3b |
| Aversbeschreibung | Diademed and draped bust right, Greek Legend around |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Greek |
| Averslegende |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ ΑΠΟΛΛΟΔΟΤΟΥ (Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour and Lover of his Father) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Athena standing left, holding shield and hurling thunderbolt, Kharoshthi legend around, monogram to left. |
| Reversschrift | Kharosthi |
| Reverslegende |
(Translation: King Apollodotos the Saviour) |
| Rand | Plain |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (80 BC - 65 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2178150350 |
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Historical Context: This silver tetradrachm originates from Apollodotos II's reign (c. 80-65 BC), a pivotal Indo-Greek king. Amidst Scythian pressures and fragmentation, Apollodotos II consolidated and expanded Indo-Greek power in Gandhara and Punjab. His extensive coinage, featuring both Greek and Kharosh