Tetradrachm - Heliokles II

Émetteur Kings of Baktria
Année 90 BC - 75 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur Tetradrachm (4)
Devise Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition Silver
Poids 9.90 g
Diamètre 26 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) Bop#4A , SNG ANS 9#1148-1149 , MIG#291 , HGC 12#379 , Bopearachchi&Rahman#468
Description de l’avers This `coin` has the shape of a four-sided pyramid with a peak in the middle. The peak is surrounded by a floral pattern on the plinth/ledge. There is a hole at one of the sides. The peak is about 5-6 millimeters high.
Écriture de l’avers Greek
Légende de l’avers
Description du revers As a consequence of the peak on the obverse there is an indentation on the reverse. This is surrounded by Jawi (Malay version of the Arabic alphabet) script. Start reading the text at the bottom, from the right to the left and clockwise when the hole is to the left.
Écriture du revers Kharosthi
Légende du revers ملك ال عادل ترك كڤد بلن رجب سنت ١٢٩٥
(Translation: The Just King dated in the month of Rajab in the year 1295)
Tranche
Atelier
Tirage 1295 (1878) - -
ID Numisquare 5223872910
Commentaires
×