Tetradrachm - Heliokles II

Uitgever Kings of Baktria
Jaar 90 BC - 75 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde Tetradrachm (4)
Valuta Drachm (305-15BC)
Samenstelling Silver
Gewicht 9.90 g
Diameter 26 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round (irregular)
Techniek Hammered
Oriëntatie Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) Bop#4A , SNG ANS 9#1148-1149 , MIG#291 , HGC 12#379 , Bopearachchi&Rahman#468
Beschrijving voorzijde 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.
Schrift voorzijde Greek
Opschrift voorzijde
Beschrijving keerzijde 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.
Schrift keerzijde Kharosthi
Opschrift keerzijde ملك ال عادل ترك كڤد بلن رجب سنت ١٢٩٥
(Translation: The Just King dated in the month of Rajab in the year 1295)
Rand
Muntplaats
Oplage 1295 (1878) - -
Numisquare-ID 5223872910
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