Tetradrachm - Hermaeus Soter with Calliope

Issuer Indo-Greek Kingdom (India (ancient))
Year 90 BC - 70 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (200 BC to 10 AC)
Composition Silver
Weight 9.82 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#1B , SNG ANS 9#1317-18
Obverse description Jugate busts of King Hermaios with Calliope facing right, legend around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ EPMAIOY KAI KAΛΛIOΠHΣ
(Translation: From King Hermaios, the Saviour, with Calliope)
Reverse description Hermaios, in military attire, on horse rearing right, bow in bow case and spear attached to saddle; monogram to lower right
Reverse script Kharosthi
Reverse lettering Maharajasa tratarasa Hiramayasa Kaliyapaya
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (90 BC - 70 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5786450800
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