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Tetradrachm - Hyspaosines Undated issue
| Issuer | Kingdom of Characene |
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| Year | 127 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | A bearded male figure, identified as Poseidon or a river deity, seated left on rocks, depicted semi-nude with drapery across the lower body. The figure raises the right hand and holds a trident or scepter in the left, with a crescent symbol visible beneath the seat. The royal Greek legend is inscribed vertically in two columns flanking the central figure, reading ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to the right and ΥΣΠΑΟΣΙΝΟΥ to the left. A monogram appears in the lower central exergual area. A beaded border surrounds the entire reverse design. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΥΣΠΑΟΣΙΝΟΥ |
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