Tetradrachm - Heliokles II

Issuer Kings of Baktria
Year 90 BC - 75 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (305-15BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 9.6 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#1A , SNG ANS 9#1139-1141 , MIG#288 , HGC 12#377
Obverse description Monogram in a beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering GRΛTIΛ D I REX
(Translation: Charles, king by the grace of God.)
Reverse description Cross in a beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering * SVESSIO CIVITΛS
(Translation: City of Soissons.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (864-875) - -
Numisquare ID 9400290400
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